MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,057 km
11,220 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
18,057 km
11,220 mi / 9,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SOW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code MRU SOW
ICAO Code FIMP KSOW
City Port Louis Show Low
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Phoenix
Elevation 186 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.270000, -110.010000

Port Louis (MRU) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 18,057 kilometers (11,220 miles / 9,750 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 19:05 in Port Louis, it's 08:05 in Show Low. 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 6,230 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport 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 Show Low (SOW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 41° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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