Airport Comparison
| FBG | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Simmons Army Air Field | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | FBG | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KFBG | FIMP |
| City | Fort Liberty | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 244 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.100000, -78.900000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Fort Liberty (FBG) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,484 kilometers (9,621 miles / 8,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 16:02 in Fort Liberty, it's 01:02 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.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.