MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,884 km
9,870 miles
NLE
Niles
United States
Distance
15,884 km
9,870 mi / 8,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU NLE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport
IATA Code MRU NLE
ICAO Code FIMP K3TR
City Port Louis Niles
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Detroit
Elevation 186 ft 750 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 41.840000, -86.230000

Port Louis (MRU) to Niles (NLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, United States is 15,884 kilometers (9,870 miles / 8,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 06:39 in Port Louis, it's 21:39 in Niles. With a 9-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 Niles (NLE) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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