MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,176 km
10,051 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
16,176 km
10,051 mi / 8,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU UAP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code MRU UAP
ICAO Code FIMP NTMP
City Port Louis Ua Pou
Country Mauritius French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 186 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Port Louis (MRU) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 16,176 kilometers (10,051 miles / 8,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 00:34 in Port Louis, it's 11:04 in Ua Pou. With a 13.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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