MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,791 km
10,434 miles
OPL
Opelousas
United States
Distance
16,791 km
10,434 mi / 9,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MRU OPL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport St Landry Parish Airport
IATA Code MRU OPL
ICAO Code FIMP KOPL
City Port Louis Opelousas
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 30.600000, -92.100000

Port Louis (MRU) to Opelousas (OPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) in Opelousas, United States is 16,791 kilometers (10,434 miles / 9,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 20:28 in Port Louis, it's 11:28 in Opelousas. 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 Opelousas (OPL) 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 St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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