MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
17,998 km
11,184 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
17,998 km
11,184 mi / 9,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SJN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code MRU SJN
ICAO Code FIMP KSJN
City Port Louis St Johns
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Phoenix
Elevation 186 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.520000, -109.380000

Port Louis (MRU) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 17,998 kilometers (11,184 miles / 9,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 22:50 in Port Louis, it's 11:50 in St Johns. 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 5,551 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 42° (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 Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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