BGQ
Big Lake
United States
14,976 km
9,305 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
14,976 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Anchorage
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGQ MRU
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code BGQ MRU
ICAO Code PAGQ FIMP
City Big Lake Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Anchorage Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 162 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,976 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 18:13 in Big Lake, it's 07:13 in Port Louis. With a 13-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 Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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