MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,844 km
9,224 miles
PLS
Providenciales Island
TC
Distance
14,844 km
9,224 mi / 8,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU PLS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Providenciales Airport
IATA Code MRU PLS
ICAO Code FIMP MBPV
City Port Louis Providenciales Island
Country Mauritius TC
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 186 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 21.770000, -72.270000

Port Louis (MRU) to Providenciales Island (PLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Providenciales Island, TC is 14,844 kilometers (9,224 miles / 8,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 TC. 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 21:26 in Port Louis, it's 12:26 in Providenciales Island. 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 Providenciales Island (PLS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Providenciales Airport (PLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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