MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,453 km
8,980 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
14,453 km
8,980 mi / 7,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU PQS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code MRU PQS
ICAO Code FIMP K0AK
City Port Louis Pilot Station
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Nome
Elevation 186 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 61.960000, -162.940000

Port Louis (MRU) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 14,453 kilometers (8,980 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 02:00 in Port Louis, it's 13:00 in Pilot Station. With a 13-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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