MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,981 km
11,173 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
17,981 km
11,173 mi / 9,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SGU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU SGU
ICAO Code FIMP KSGU
City Port Louis St George
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Denver
Elevation 186 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 37.040000, -113.510000

Port Louis (MRU) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 17,981 kilometers (11,173 miles / 9,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 16:15 in Port Louis, it's 05:15 in St George. 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 2,698 feet between the two airports. St George Regional Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from St George (SGU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 27° (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 St George Regional Airport (SGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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