MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,889 km
6,766 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
10,889 km
6,766 mi / 5,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU ROT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU ROT
ICAO Code FIMP NZRO
City Port Louis Rotorua
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 10,889 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Port Louis, it's 00:10 in Rotorua. 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 Rotorua (ROT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). 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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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