MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,198 km
9,444 miles
TBI
Cat Island
Bahamas
Distance
15,198 km
9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
284°
west northwest

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MRU TBI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport New Bight Airport
IATA Code MRU TBI
ICAO Code FIMP MYCB
City Port Louis Cat Island
Country Mauritius Bahamas
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Nassau
Elevation 186 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 24.320000, -75.450000

Port Louis (MRU) to Cat Island (TBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to New Bight Airport (TBI) in Cat Island, Bahamas is 15,198 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Bahamas. 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 04:15 in Port Louis, it's 19:15 in Cat Island. 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 Cat Island (TBI) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 95° (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 New Bight Airport (TBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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