Airport Comparison
| GCK | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Garden City Regional Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | GCK | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KGCK | FIMP |
| City | Garden City | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 2,891 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.930000, -100.720000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Garden City (GCK) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,168 kilometers (10,668 miles / 9,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
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 01:47 in Garden City, it's 11:47 in Port Louis. With a 10-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 2,705 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Garden City Regional Airport.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Garden City (GCK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.