MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,572 km
10,297 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
16,572 km
10,297 mi / 8,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SDY
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU SDY
ICAO Code FIMP KSDY
City Port Louis Sidney
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Denver
Elevation 186 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 47.710000, -104.190000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 16,572 kilometers (10,297 miles / 8,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 17:47 in Port Louis, it's 06:47 in Sidney. 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 1,799 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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