MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,859 km
10,476 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
16,859 km
10,476 mi / 9,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RKR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code MRU RKR
ICAO Code FIMP KRKR
City Port Louis Poteau
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 451 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 35.020000, -94.620000

Port Louis (MRU) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 16,859 kilometers (10,476 miles / 9,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 16:41 in Port Louis, it's 06:41 in Poteau. 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 Poteau (RKR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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