MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,392 km
5,836 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU YAP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code MRU YAP
ICAO Code FIMP PTYA
City Port Louis Yap Island
Country Mauritius Micronesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 186 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 9.500000, 138.080000

Port Louis (MRU) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Micronesia. 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 13:46 in Port Louis, it's 19:46 in Yap Island. 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.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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