MDJ
Madras
United States
17,318 km
10,761 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
17,318 km
10,761 mi / 9,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MDJ MRU
Airport Name Madras Municipal Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MDJ MRU
ICAO Code KS33 FIMP
City Madras Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 2,438 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 44.670000, -121.160000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Madras (MDJ) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,318 kilometers (10,761 miles / 9,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 19:03 in Madras, it's 07:03 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 2,252 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Madras Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Madras (MDJ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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