Airport Comparison
| GDT | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | JAGS McCartney International Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDT | MRU |
| ICAO Code | MBGT | FIMP |
| City | Cockburn Town | Port Louis |
| Country | TC | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.440000, -71.140000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Cockburn Town (GDT) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,723 kilometers (9,148 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 TC 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 14:22 in Cockburn Town, it's 23:22 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 Cockburn Town (GDT) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.