MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,556 km
5,938 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,556 km
5,938 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU MYX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code MRU MYX
ICAO Code FIMP AYMC
City Port Louis Menyamya
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Port Louis (MRU) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 9,556 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 22:30 in Port Louis, it's 04:30 in Menyamya. 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 3,694 feet between the two airports. Menyamya Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Menyamya (MYX) 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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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