MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,180 km
8,811 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
14,180 km
8,811 mi / 7,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU UUK
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code MRU UUK
ICAO Code FIMP PAKU
City Port Louis Kuparuk
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 70.330000, -149.600000

Port Louis (MRU) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 14,180 kilometers (8,811 miles / 7,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 21:06 in Port Louis, it's 08:06 in Kuparuk. With a 13-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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