Airport Comparison
| MRU | SOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Moore County Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | SOP |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | KSOP |
| City | Port Louis | Pinehurst/Southern Pines |
| Country | Mauritius | United States |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 459 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 35.240000, -79.390000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 15,525 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.
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 21:48 in Port Louis, it's 12:48 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. With a 9-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 Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.