MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,744 km
9,783 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
15,744 km
9,783 mi / 8,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

MRU YYE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code MRU YYE
ICAO Code FIMP CYYE
City Port Louis Fort Nelson
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 186 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 58.840000, -122.600000

Port Louis (MRU) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 15,744 kilometers (9,783 miles / 8,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 10:57 in Port Louis, it's 23:57 in Fort Nelson. 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 1,067 feet between the two airports. Fort Nelson Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 360° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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