MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,807 km
6,094 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
9,807 km
6,094 mi / 5,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SZS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code MRU SZS
ICAO Code FIMP NZRC
City Port Louis Oban
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Port Louis (MRU) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 9,807 kilometers (6,094 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Port Louis, it's 17:50 in Oban. 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 Oban (SZS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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