MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,477 km
10,860 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
17,477 km
10,860 mi / 9,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU TAM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code MRU TAM
ICAO Code FIMP MMTM
City Port Louis Tampico
Country Mauritius Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Mexico_City
Elevation 186 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 22.300000, -97.870000

Port Louis (MRU) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 17,477 kilometers (10,860 miles / 9,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:49 in Port Louis, it's 18:49 in Tampico. With a 10-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 Tampico (TAM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 90° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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