MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,223 km
10,081 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
16,223 km
10,081 mi / 8,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RDR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code MRU RDR
ICAO Code FIMP KRDR
City Port Louis Grand Forks
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 911 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 48.000000, -97.400000

Port Louis (MRU) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 16,223 kilometers (10,081 miles / 8,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 08:45 in Port Louis, it's 22:45 in Grand Forks. 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.

The return flight from Grand Forks (RDR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 45° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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