ALX
Alexander City
United States
16,168 km
10,047 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
16,168 km
10,047 mi / 8,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALX MRU
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code ALX MRU
ICAO Code KALX FIMP
City Alexander City Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 686 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Alexander City (ALX) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,168 kilometers (10,047 miles / 8,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 United States with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Alexander City, it's 17:51 in Port Louis. 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 Port Louis (MRU) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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