MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,613 km
5,973 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,613 km
5,973 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU TPI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code MRU TPI
ICAO Code FIMP AYTI
City Port Louis Tapini
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Port Louis (MRU) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 9,613 kilometers (5,973 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 17:46 in Port Louis, it's 23:46 in Tapini. 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 2,914 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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