Airport Comparison
| GWS | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | GWS | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KGWS | FIMP |
| City | Glenwood Springs | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 5,916 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.510000, -107.310000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,456 kilometers (10,847 miles / 9,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.
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 11:21 in Glenwood Springs, it's 22:21 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 5,730 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.