Airport Comparison
Lifou (LIF) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 New Caledonia 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 01:30 in Lifou, it's 18:30 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 Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 117° (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 Lifou Airport (LIF) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.