MHE
Mitchell
United States
16,582 km
10,304 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
16,582 km
10,304 mi / 8,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MHE MRU
Airport Name Mitchell Municipal Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MHE MRU
ICAO Code KMHE FIMP
City Mitchell Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,304 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 43.770000, -98.040000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Mitchell (MHE) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) in Mitchell, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,582 kilometers (10,304 miles / 8,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 05:59 in Mitchell, it's 15:59 in Port Louis. With a 10-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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Mitchell Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Mitchell (MHE) follows a heading of 325° (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 Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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