MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,741 km
6,053 miles
PDI
Pindiu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,741 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU PDI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Pindiu Airport
IATA Code MRU PDI
ICAO Code FIMP AYPD
City Port Louis Pindiu
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 2,995 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -6.450000, 147.520000

Port Louis (MRU) to Pindiu (PDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Pindiu Airport (PDI) in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea is 9,741 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 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 08:53 in Port Louis, it's 14:53 in Pindiu. 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 2,809 feet between the two airports. Pindiu Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

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

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