GGW
Glasgow
United States
16,621 km
10,328 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
16,621 km
10,328 mi / 8,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GGW MRU
Airport Name Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GGW MRU
ICAO Code KGGW FIMP
City Glasgow Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Denver Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 2,296 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 48.210000, -106.610000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Glasgow (GGW) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,621 kilometers (10,328 miles / 8,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 18:38 in Glasgow, it's 05:38 in Port Louis. With a 11-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 2,110 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Glasgow (GGW) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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