AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,648 km
7,859 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
12,648 km
7,859 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AWK MRU
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code AWK MRU
ICAO Code PWAK FIMP
City Wake Island Port Louis
Country UM Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Wake Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 23 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Wake Island (AWK) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,648 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 UM with Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Wake Island, it's 07:04 in Port Louis. With a 8-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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