MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,044 km
8,727 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
14,044 km
8,727 mi / 7,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SHH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code MRU SHH
ICAO Code FIMP PASH
City Port Louis Shishmaref
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 66.250000, -166.090000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 14,044 kilometers (8,727 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 00:59 in Port Louis, it's 11:59 in Shishmaref. With a 13-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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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