MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,974 km
9,926 miles
PRW
Prentice
United States
Distance
15,974 km
9,926 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PRW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Prentice Airport
IATA Code MRU PRW
ICAO Code FIMP K5N2
City Port Louis Prentice
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 1,579 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 45.540000, -90.280000

Port Louis (MRU) to Prentice (PRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States is 15,974 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 02:07 in Port Louis, it's 16:07 in Prentice. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,393 feet between the two airports. Prentice Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Prentice (PRW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Prentice Airport (PRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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