MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,620 km
9,706 miles
YIV
Island Lake
Canada
Distance
15,620 km
9,706 mi / 8,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU YIV
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Island Lake Airport
IATA Code MRU YIV
ICAO Code FIMP CYIV
City Port Louis Island Lake
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Winnipeg
Elevation 186 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 53.860000, -94.650000

Port Louis (MRU) to Island Lake (YIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Island Lake Airport (YIV) in Island Lake, Canada is 15,620 kilometers (9,706 miles / 8,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 15:40 in Port Louis, it's 05:40 in Island Lake. With a 10-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 Island Lake (YIV) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). 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 Island Lake Airport (YIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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