GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
9,444 km
5,868 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,444 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GKL MRU
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GKL MRU
ICAO Code YGKL FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country Australia Mauritius
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 21 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,444 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 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 Australia 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 04:05 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 22:05 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.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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