MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,290 km
5,773 miles
TIZ
Tari
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,290 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU TIZ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Tari Airport
IATA Code MRU TIZ
ICAO Code FIMP AYTA
City Port Louis Tari
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -5.840000, 142.950000

Port Louis (MRU) to Tari (TIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tari Airport (TIZ) in Tari, Papua New Guinea is 9,290 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 10:01 in Port Louis, it's 16:01 in Tari. With a 6-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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Tari 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 Tari (TIZ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tari Airport (TIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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