MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,632 km
5,985 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,632 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU WTP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code MRU WTP
ICAO Code FIMP AYWT
City Port Louis Fatima Mission
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Port Louis (MRU) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 9,632 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:10 in Port Louis, it's 07:10 in Fatima Mission. With a 6-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 5,014 feet between the two airports. Woitape 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 Fatima Mission (WTP) 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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