The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 17,902 kilometers (11,124 miles / 9,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 19:29 in Port Louis, it's 09:29 in Van Horn. With a 10-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 3,771 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.