MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,300 km
5,779 miles
MXH
Moro
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU MXH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Moro Airport
IATA Code MRU MXH
ICAO Code FIMP AYMR
City Port Louis Moro
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 2,740 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -6.360000, 143.240000

Port Louis (MRU) to Moro (MXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Moro Airport (MXH) in Moro, Papua New Guinea is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Port Louis, it's 03:47 in Moro. With a 6-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 2,554 feet between the two airports. Moro Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Moro (MXH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Moro Airport (MXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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