Airport Comparison
| MRU | NUK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Nukutavake Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | NUK |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | NTGW |
| City | Port Louis | Nukutavake |
| Country | Mauritius | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -19.290000, -138.770000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 15,249 kilometers (9,475 miles / 8,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.
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 21:46 in Port Louis, it's 07:46 in Nukutavake. 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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 203° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.