MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,957 km
9,915 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
15,957 km
9,915 mi / 8,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RRL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code MRU RRL
ICAO Code FIMP KRRL
City Port Louis Merrill
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 45.200000, -89.710000

Port Louis (MRU) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 15,957 kilometers (9,915 miles / 8,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 07:46 in Port Louis, it's 21:46 in Merrill. 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 1,132 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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