MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,446 km
10,219 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
16,446 km
10,219 mi / 8,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SPW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code MRU SPW
ICAO Code FIMP KSPW
City Port Louis Spencer
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Chicago
Elevation 186 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 43.170000, -95.200000

Port Louis (MRU) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 16,446 kilometers (10,219 miles / 8,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 07:48 in Port Louis, it's 21:48 in Spencer. With a 10-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Spencer Municipal Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Spencer (SPW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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