MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,057 km
9,356 miles
ORT
Northway
United States
Distance
15,057 km
9,356 mi / 8,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU ORT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Northway Airport
IATA Code MRU ORT
ICAO Code FIMP PAOR
City Port Louis Northway
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 62.960000, -141.930000

Port Louis (MRU) to Northway (ORT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Northway Airport (ORT) in Northway, United States is 15,057 kilometers (9,356 miles / 8,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 03:11 in Port Louis, it's 14:11 in Northway. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,534 feet between the two airports. Northway Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Northway (ORT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Northway Airport (ORT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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