MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,805 km
10,442 miles
NRI
Afton
United States
Distance
16,805 km
10,442 mi / 9,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU NRI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Grand Lake Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU NRI
ICAO Code FIMP K3O9
City Port Louis Afton
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 792 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 36.580000, -94.860000

Port Louis (MRU) to Afton (NRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI) in Afton, United States is 16,805 kilometers (10,442 miles / 9,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 06:24 in Port Louis, it's 20:24 in Afton. With a 10-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 Afton (NRI) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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