MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,053 km
11,218 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
18,053 km
11,218 mi / 9,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU VLE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code MRU VLE
ICAO Code FIMP K40G
City Port Louis Grand Canyon
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Phoenix
Elevation 186 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 35.650000, -112.150000

Port Louis (MRU) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 18,053 kilometers (11,218 miles / 9,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 02:01 in Port Louis, it's 15:01 in Grand Canyon. With a 11-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 5,813 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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