MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,138 km
6,300 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
10,138 km
6,300 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WHO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code MRU WHO
ICAO Code FIMP NZFJ
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Port Louis (MRU) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 10,138 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:00 in Port Louis, it's 19:00 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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