MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,180 km
6,325 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
10,180 km
6,325 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SHM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code MRU SHM
ICAO Code FIMP RJBD
City Port Louis Shirahama
Country Mauritius Japan
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 186 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 33.660000, 135.360000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 10,180 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Port Louis, it's 07:50 in Shirahama. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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