MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,863 km
9,857 miles
PGD
Punta Gorda
United States
Distance
15,863 km
9,857 mi / 8,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PGD
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Punta Gorda Airport
IATA Code MRU PGD
ICAO Code FIMP KPGD
City Port Louis Punta Gorda
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 26.920000, -81.990000

Port Louis (MRU) to Punta Gorda (PGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda, United States is 15,863 kilometers (9,857 miles / 8,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Port Louis, it's 13:59 in Punta Gorda. With a 9-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 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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