MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,386 km
11,425 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
18,386 km
11,425 mi / 9,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RBF
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code MRU RBF
ICAO Code FIMP KL35
City Port Louis Big Bear City
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.260000, -116.860000

Port Louis (MRU) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 18,386 kilometers (11,425 miles / 9,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 19:29 in Port Louis, it's 07:29 in Big Bear City. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,566 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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