MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,574 km
10,920 miles
MTJ
Montrose
United States
Distance
17,574 km
10,920 mi / 9,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU MTJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Montrose Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU MTJ
ICAO Code FIMP KMTJ
City Port Louis Montrose
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Denver
Elevation 186 ft 5,759 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 38.510000, -107.890000

Port Louis (MRU) to Montrose (MTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 17,574 kilometers (10,920 miles / 9,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Mauritius with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Port Louis, it's 06:43 in Montrose. With a 11-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 5,573 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montrose (MTJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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