MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,678 km
7,878 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
12,678 km
7,878 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU YLT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code MRU YLT
ICAO Code FIMP CYLT
City Port Louis Alert
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Toronto
Elevation 186 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 82.520000, -62.280000

Port Louis (MRU) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 12,678 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 12:18 in Port Louis, it's 03:18 in Alert. With a 9-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 Alert (YLT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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