MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,590 km
3,474 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
5,590 km
3,474 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU XIJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code MRU XIJ
ICAO Code FIMP OKAJ
City Port Louis Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Mauritius Kuwait
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 186 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 28.930000, 47.790000

Port Louis (MRU) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 5,590 kilometers (3,474 miles / 3,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Port Louis, it's 04:54 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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