MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,022 km
9,334 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
15,022 km
9,334 mi / 8,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MRU SMU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code MRU SMU
ICAO Code FIMP PASP
City Port Louis Sheep Mountain
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 61.810000, -147.510000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 15,022 kilometers (9,334 miles / 8,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 08:26 in Port Louis, it's 20:26 in Sheep Mountain. With a 12-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 2,564 feet between the two airports. Sheep Mountain Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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