MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,623 km
9,086 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
14,623 km
9,086 mi / 7,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SFM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU SFM
ICAO Code FIMP KSFM
City Port Louis Sanford
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 244 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.390000, -70.710000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 14,623 kilometers (9,086 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 14:41 in Port Louis, it's 05:41 in Sanford. With a 9-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 Sanford (SFM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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