MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,645 km
9,721 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
15,645 km
9,721 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU NAU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code MRU NAU
ICAO Code FIMP NTGN
City Port Louis Napuka Island
Country Mauritius French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 186 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Port Louis (MRU) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 15,645 kilometers (9,721 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 21:29 in Port Louis, it's 07:29 in Napuka Island. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Napuka Island (NAU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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