MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,572 km
9,676 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
15,572 km
9,676 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRU YQH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code MRU YQH
ICAO Code FIMP CYQH
City Port Louis Watson Lake
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Vancouver
Elevation 186 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 60.120000, -128.820000

Port Louis (MRU) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 15,572 kilometers (9,676 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 11:47 in Port Louis, it's 23:47 in Watson Lake. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,069 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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