Airport Comparison
| MRU | PKJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Playa Grande Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | PKJ |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | MGPG |
| City | Port Louis | Playa Grande |
| Country | Mauritius | Guatemala |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Guatemala |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 577 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 16.000000, -90.740000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 16,649 kilometers (10,345 miles / 8,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
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 Guatemala. 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 16:32 in Port Louis, it's 06:32 in Playa Grande. 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.
The return flight from Playa Grande (PKJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.