MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,149 km
11,277 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
18,149 km
11,277 mi / 9,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SAD
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU SAD
ICAO Code FIMP KSAD
City Port Louis Safford
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Phoenix
Elevation 186 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 32.850000, -109.640000

Port Louis (MRU) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 18,149 kilometers (11,277 miles / 9,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:22 in Port Louis, it's 09:22 in Safford. 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 2,992 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 45° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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