MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,002 km
6,215 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,002 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WKA
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code MRU WKA
ICAO Code FIMP NZWF
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Port Louis (MRU) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 10,002 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 06:49 in Port Louis, it's 15:49 in Wanaka Airport. 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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