MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,946 km
9,909 miles
VAD
Valdosta
United States
Distance
15,946 km
9,909 mi / 8,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU VAD
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Moody Afb Airport
IATA Code MRU VAD
ICAO Code FIMP KVAD
City Port Louis Valdosta
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 233 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 30.970000, -83.190000

Port Louis (MRU) to Valdosta (VAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Moody Afb Airport (VAD) in Valdosta, United States is 15,946 kilometers (9,909 miles / 8,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 18:15 in Port Louis, it's 09:15 in Valdosta. 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 Valdosta (VAD) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 83° (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 Moody Afb Airport (VAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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