MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,925 km
9,274 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
14,925 km
9,274 mi / 8,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
29°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MRU NLG
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code MRU NLG
ICAO Code FIMP PAOU
City Port Louis Nelson Lagoon
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 56.010000, -161.160000

Port Louis (MRU) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 14,925 kilometers (9,274 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 17:54 in Port Louis, it's 05:54 in Nelson Lagoon. With a 12-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 Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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