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.