MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,917 km
9,269 miles
POU
Poughkeepsie
United States
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU POU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Hudson Valley Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU POU
ICAO Code FIMP KPOU
City Port Louis Poughkeepsie
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 41.630000, -73.880000

Port Louis (MRU) to Poughkeepsie (POU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) in Poughkeepsie, United States is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 02:54 in Port Louis, it's 17:54 in Poughkeepsie. With a 9-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 Poughkeepsie (POU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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