MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,176 km
9,430 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
15,176 km
9,430 mi / 8,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU NIU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code MRU NIU
ICAO Code FIMP NTKN
City Port Louis Niau
Country Mauritius French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 186 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Port Louis (MRU) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 15,176 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 14:46 in Port Louis, it's 00:46 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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