MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,634 km
9,093 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
14,634 km
9,093 mi / 7,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU POP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code MRU POP
ICAO Code FIMP MDPP
City Port Louis Puerto Plata
Country Mauritius Dominican Republic
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 186 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 19.760000, -70.570000

Port Louis (MRU) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 14,634 kilometers (9,093 miles / 7,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 06:59 in Port Louis, it's 22:59 in Puerto Plata. With a 8-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 Puerto Plata (POP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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