LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
9,655 km
5,999 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,655 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAE MRU
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LAE MRU
ICAO Code AYNZ FIMP
City Nadzab Port Louis
Country Papua New Guinea Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 239 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Nadzab (LAE) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,655 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 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 Papua New Guinea 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 04:03 in Nadzab, it's 22:03 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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 96° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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