MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,321 km
10,763 miles
RKP
Rockport
United States
Distance
17,321 km
10,763 mi / 9,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RKP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Aransas County Airport
IATA Code MRU RKP
ICAO Code FIMP KRKP
City Port Louis Rockport
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 28.090000, -97.040000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rockport (RKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Aransas County Airport (RKP) in Rockport, United States is 17,321 kilometers (10,763 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 23:26 in Port Louis, it's 13:26 in Rockport. With a 10-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 Rockport (RKP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Aransas County Airport (RKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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