Airport Comparison
| MRU | PKP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Puka Puka Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | PKP |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | NTGP |
| City | Port Louis | N/A |
| Country | Mauritius | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -14.810000, -138.810000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 15,702 kilometers (9,757 miles / 8,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.
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 18:08 in Port Louis, it's 04:08 in Puka Puka Airport. 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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 205° (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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.