MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,536 km
9,032 miles
SHX
Shageluk
United States
Distance
14,536 km
9,032 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SHX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Shageluk Airport
IATA Code MRU SHX
ICAO Code FIMP PAHX
City Port Louis Shageluk
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 62.690000, -159.570000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shageluk (SHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Shageluk Airport (SHX) in Shageluk, United States is 14,536 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 09:26 in Port Louis, it's 20:26 in Shageluk. With a 13-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 Shageluk (SHX) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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