MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,801 km
9,197 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
14,801 km
9,197 mi / 7,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU RFP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code MRU RFP
ICAO Code FIMP NTTR
City Port Louis Uturoa
Country Mauritius French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 186 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Port Louis (MRU) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 14,801 kilometers (9,197 miles / 7,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 19:28 in Port Louis, it's 05:28 in Uturoa. 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 219° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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