MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,181 km
5,705 miles
PMK
Palm Island Airport
Australia
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU PMK
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Palm Island Airport
IATA Code MRU PMK
ICAO Code FIMP YPAM
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Australia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 186 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -18.760000, 146.580000

Port Louis (MRU) to Palm Island Airport (PMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Palm Island Airport (PMK) in Palm Island Airport, Australia is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Port Louis, it's 09:19 in Palm Island Airport. With a 6-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 Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Palm Island Airport (PMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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