MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,179 km
11,296 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
18,179 km
11,296 mi / 9,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU WVI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code MRU WVI
ICAO Code FIMP KWVI
City Port Louis Watsonville
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 36.940000, -121.790000

Port Louis (MRU) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 18,179 kilometers (11,296 miles / 9,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 06:44 in Port Louis, it's 18:44 in Watsonville. 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 Watsonville (WVI) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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