MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
10,116 km
6,285 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
10,116 km
6,285 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MON MRU
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MON MRU
ICAO Code NZMC FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country New Zealand Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 2,153 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 10,116 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 New Zealand with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 16:48 in Port Louis. With a 9-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 1,967 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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