LWL
Wells
United States
17,611 km
10,943 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
17,611 km
10,943 mi / 9,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LWL MRU
Airport Name Wells Municipal/Harriet Field Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LWL MRU
ICAO Code KLWL FIMP
City Wells Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5,769 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 41.120000, -114.920000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Wells (LWL) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,611 kilometers (10,943 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 12:32 in Wells, it's 00:32 in Port Louis. With a 12-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 5,583 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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