EKN
Elkins
United States
15,481 km
9,619 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,481 km
9,619 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EKN MRU
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code EKN MRU
ICAO Code KEKN FIMP
City Elkins Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,987 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Elkins (EKN) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,481 kilometers (9,619 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 14:54 in Elkins, it's 23:54 in Port Louis. With a 9-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 1,801 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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