MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,666 km
10,356 miles
PIR
Pierre
United States
Distance
16,666 km
10,356 mi / 8,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PIR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Pierre Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU PIR
ICAO Code FIMP KPIR
City Port Louis Pierre
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 1,744 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 44.380000, -100.290000

Port Louis (MRU) to Pierre (PIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) in Pierre, United States is 16,666 kilometers (10,356 miles / 8,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:06 in Port Louis, it's 18:06 in Pierre. With a 10-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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Pierre Regional Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Pierre (PIR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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