Airport Comparison
| BKX | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brookings Regional Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKX | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KBKX | FIMP |
| City | Brookings | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 1,648 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.300000, -96.820000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Brookings (BKX) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) in Brookings, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,470 kilometers (10,234 miles / 8,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.
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 06:11 in Brookings, it's 16:11 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,462 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Brookings Regional Airport.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Brookings (BKX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.