MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,003 km
9,944 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
16,003 km
9,944 mi / 8,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SYV
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code MRU SYV
ICAO Code FIMP KSYV
City Port Louis Sylvester
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 31.560000, -83.890000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 16,003 kilometers (9,944 miles / 8,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 09:27 in Port Louis, it's 00:27 in Sylvester. With a 9-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 Sylvester (SYV) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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