MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,659 km
9,730 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
15,659 km
9,730 mi / 8,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU PMZ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code MRU PMZ
ICAO Code FIMP MRPM
City Port Louis Palmar Sur
Country Mauritius Costa Rica
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 186 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 8.950000, -83.470000

Port Louis (MRU) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 15,659 kilometers (9,730 miles / 8,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 04:35 in Port Louis, it's 18:35 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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