CHL
Challis
United States
17,234 km
10,709 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
17,234 km
10,709 mi / 9,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Boise
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHL MRU
Airport Name Challis Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code CHL MRU
ICAO Code KLLJ FIMP
City Challis Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Boise Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5,076 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Challis (CHL) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,234 kilometers (10,709 miles / 9,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 13:11 in Challis, it's 00:11 in Port Louis. 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 4,890 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Challis Airport (CHL) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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