MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,344 km
10,777 miles
SUN
Hailey
United States
Distance
17,344 km
10,777 mi / 9,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SUN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Friedman Memorial Airport
IATA Code MRU SUN
ICAO Code FIMP KSUN
City Port Louis Hailey
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Denver
Elevation 186 ft 5,320 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.500000, -114.300000

Port Louis (MRU) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 17,344 kilometers (10,777 miles / 9,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 02:13 in Port Louis, it's 15:13 in Hailey. With a 11-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 5,134 feet between the two airports. Friedman Memorial Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hailey (SUN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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