MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,029 km
8,718 miles
YHZ
Halifax
Canada
Distance
14,029 km
8,718 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU YHZ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA Code MRU YHZ
ICAO Code FIMP CYHZ
City Port Louis Halifax
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Halifax
Elevation 186 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 44.880000, -63.510000

Port Louis (MRU) to Halifax (YHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Halifax, Canada is 14,029 kilometers (8,718 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Canada. 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 15:04 in Port Louis, it's 07:04 in Halifax. With a 8-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 Halifax (YHZ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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