MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,320 km
9,519 miles
PTB
Petersburg
United States
Distance
15,320 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PTB
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport
IATA Code MRU PTB
ICAO Code FIMP KPTB
City Port Louis Petersburg
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 37.200000, -77.500000

Port Louis (MRU) to Petersburg (PTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States is 15,320 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 18:27 in Port Louis, it's 09:27 in Petersburg. 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 Petersburg (PTB) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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