GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
9,647 km
5,994 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,647 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GAR MRU
Airport Name Garaina Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GAR MRU
ICAO Code AYGI FIMP
City Garaina Port Louis
Country Papua New Guinea Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 2,497 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -7.880000, 147.140000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Garaina (GAR) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:41 in Garaina, it's 21:41 in Port Louis. With a 6-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 2,311 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Garaina Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Garaina (GAR) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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