MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,735 km
9,777 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
15,735 km
9,777 mi / 8,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RCT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code MRU RCT
ICAO Code FIMP KRCT
City Port Louis Reed City
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Detroit
Elevation 186 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.900000, -85.520000

Port Louis (MRU) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 15,735 kilometers (9,777 miles / 8,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 08:18 in Port Louis, it's 23:18 in Reed City. 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 Reed City (RCT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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