Airport Comparison
| MRU | NIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Simberi Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | NIS |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | AYSE |
| City | Port Louis | Simberi Island |
| Country | Mauritius | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -2.660000, 152.000000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 10,354 kilometers (6,434 miles / 5,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 23:52 in Port Louis, it's 05:52 in Simberi Island. 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.
The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.