MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,950 km
11,154 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
17,950 km
11,154 mi / 9,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU TVL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code MRU TVL
ICAO Code FIMP KTVL
City Port Louis South Lake Tahoe
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 38.890000, -120.000000

Port Louis (MRU) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 17,950 kilometers (11,154 miles / 9,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 16:08 in Port Louis, it's 04:08 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 12-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 6,082 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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