FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
15,183 km
9,435 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,183 km
9,435 mi / 8,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FAC MRU
Airport Name Faaite Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code FAC MRU
ICAO Code NTKF FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country French Polynesia Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 7 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,183 kilometers (9,435 miles / 8,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 French Polynesia with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Faaite Airport, it's 21:54 in Port Louis. With a 14-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faaite Airport (FAC) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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