LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
8,936 km
5,553 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
8,936 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LHG MRU
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LHG MRU
ICAO Code YLRD FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country Australia Mauritius
Timezone Australia/Sydney Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 540 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 8,936 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:36 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 21:36 in Port Louis. With a 7-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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