HOU
Houston
United States
17,113 km
10,634 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
17,113 km
10,634 mi / 9,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HOU MRU
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code HOU MRU
ICAO Code KHOU FIMP
City Houston Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 46 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Houston (HOU) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,113 kilometers (10,634 miles / 9,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 07:13 in Houston, it's 17:13 in Port Louis. With a 10-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 Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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