HID
Horn Island
Australia
9,044 km
5,620 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,044 km
5,620 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HID MRU
Airport Name Horn Island Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code HID MRU
ICAO Code YHID FIMP
City Horn Island Port Louis
Country Australia Mauritius
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 43 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -10.590000, 142.290000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Horn Island (HID) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horn Island Airport (HID) in Horn Island, Australia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,044 kilometers (5,620 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 01:26 in Horn Island, it's 19:26 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 Horn Island (HID) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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