LEX
Lexington
United States
15,904 km
9,883 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,904 km
9,883 mi / 8,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LEX MRU
Airport Name Blue Grass Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LEX MRU
ICAO Code KLEX FIMP
City Lexington Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 979 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 38.040000, -84.610000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lexington (LEX) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,904 kilometers (9,883 miles / 8,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 17:03 in Lexington, it's 02:03 in Port Louis. With a 9-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 Lexington (LEX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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