MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,993 km
8,695 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
13,993 km
8,695 mi / 7,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU STX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code MRU STX
ICAO Code FIMP TISX
City Port Louis Christiansted
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/St_Thomas
Elevation 186 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 17.700000, -64.800000

Port Louis (MRU) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 13,993 kilometers (8,695 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 14:27 in Port Louis, it's 06:27 in Christiansted. With a 8-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 Christiansted (STX) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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