MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,187 km
10,679 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
17,187 km
10,679 mi / 9,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RIW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU RIW
ICAO Code FIMP KRIW
City Port Louis Riverton
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Denver
Elevation 186 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.060000, -108.460000

Port Louis (MRU) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 17,187 kilometers (10,679 miles / 9,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 18:18 in Port Louis, it's 07:18 in Riverton. With a 11-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional 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 Riverton (RIW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 32° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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