MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,430 km
11,452 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
18,430 km
11,452 mi / 9,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WHP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code MRU WHP
ICAO Code FIMP KWHP
City Port Louis Los Angeles
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.260000, -118.410000

Port Louis (MRU) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 18,430 kilometers (11,452 miles / 9,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 12:47 in Port Louis, it's 00:47 in Los Angeles. With a 12-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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 15° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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