LRU
Las Cruces
United States
17,996 km
11,182 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
17,996 km
11,182 mi / 9,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LRU MRU
Airport Name Las Cruces International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LRU MRU
ICAO Code KLRU FIMP
City Las Cruces Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Denver Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 4,457 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 32.290000, -106.920000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Las Cruces (LRU) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,996 kilometers (11,182 miles / 9,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:50 in Las Cruces, it's 02:50 in Port Louis. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,271 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Las Cruces International Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Las Cruces (LRU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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