MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,207 km
5,721 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WLC
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code MRU WLC
ICAO Code FIMP YWCH
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Australia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Australia/Sydney
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Port Louis (MRU) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Australia. 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 04:56 in Port Louis, it's 11:56 in Walcha Airport. With a 7-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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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