Airport Comparison
| MRU | YXY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YXY |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYXY |
| City | Port Louis | Whitehorse |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Whitehorse |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 2,317 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 60.710000, -135.070000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 15,426 kilometers (9,585 miles / 8,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.
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 13:28 in Port Louis, it's 02:28 in Whitehorse. With a 11-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 2,131 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.