MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,181 km
5,705 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU TFM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code MRU TFM
ICAO Code FIMP AYTE
City Port Louis Telefomin
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Port Louis (MRU) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:36 in Port Louis, it's 07:36 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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