MRN
Morganton
United States
15,710 km
9,762 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,710 km
9,762 mi / 8,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MRN MRU
Airport Name Foothills Regional Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MRN MRU
ICAO Code KMRN FIMP
City Morganton Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,270 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 35.820000, -81.610000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Morganton (MRN) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) in Morganton, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,710 kilometers (9,762 miles / 8,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 12:15 in Morganton, it's 21:15 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 1,084 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Foothills Regional Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Morganton (MRN) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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