Airport Comparison
Midway Atoll (MDY) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,415 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.
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 UM with Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Midway Atoll, it's 20:05 in Port Louis. With a 15-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Henderson Field (MDY) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.