MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,525 km
9,647 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
15,525 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
301°
west northwest

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.

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