MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,732 km
6,047 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU PNP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code MRU PNP
ICAO Code FIMP AYGR
City Port Louis Popondetta
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Port Louis (MRU) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:45 in Port Louis, it's 23:45 in Popondetta. With a 6-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 Popondetta (PNP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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