MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,034 km
10,585 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
17,034 km
10,585 mi / 9,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRU SHN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code MRU SHN
ICAO Code FIMP KSHN
City Port Louis Shelton
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 47.230000, -123.150000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 17,034 kilometers (10,585 miles / 9,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 22:08 in Port Louis, it's 10:08 in Shelton. With a 12-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 Shelton (SHN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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