MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,112 km
9,390 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
15,112 km
9,390 mi / 8,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SWD
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code MRU SWD
ICAO Code FIMP PAWD
City Port Louis Seward
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 60.130000, -149.420000

Port Louis (MRU) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 15,112 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 01:14 in Port Louis, it's 12:14 in Seward. With a 13-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 Seward (SWD) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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