MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
3,140 km
1,951 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
3,140 km
1,951 mi / 1,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU NKU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code MRU NKU
ICAO Code FIMP FXNK
City Port Louis Nkaus
Country Mauritius Lesotho
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Maseru
Elevation 186 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Port Louis (MRU) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 3,140 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Port Louis, it's 03:14 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,435 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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