MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,812 km
9,825 miles
NIP
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
15,812 km
9,825 mi / 8,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MRU NIP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport
IATA Code MRU NIP
ICAO Code FIMP KNIP
City Port Louis Jacksonville
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 30.230000, -81.680000

Port Louis (MRU) to Jacksonville (NIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) in Jacksonville, United States is 15,812 kilometers (9,825 miles / 8,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Port Louis, it's 23:01 in Jacksonville. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jacksonville (NIP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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