MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,519 km
5,915 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
9,519 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU TAN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code MRU TAN
ICAO Code FIMP YTGA
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Australia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Port Louis (MRU) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 9,519 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Port Louis, it's 23:10 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 6-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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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