MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,288 km
5,771 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
38°
northeast

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MRU XIL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code MRU XIL
ICAO Code FIMP ZBXH
City Port Louis Xilinhot
Country Mauritius China
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.920000, 115.960000

Port Louis (MRU) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 China. 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 19:06 in Port Louis, it's 23:06 in Xilinhot. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xilinhot (XIL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 233° (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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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