MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,427 km
10,207 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
16,427 km
10,207 mi / 8,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RTL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code MRU RTL
ICAO Code FIMP K0F3
City Port Louis Spirit Lake
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.390000, -95.140000

Port Louis (MRU) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 16,427 kilometers (10,207 miles / 8,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 11:50 in Port Louis, it's 01:50 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,248 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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