MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,919 km
9,892 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
15,919 km
9,892 mi / 8,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU TYS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code MRU TYS
ICAO Code FIMP KTYS
City Port Louis Knoxville
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 986 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 35.810000, -83.990000

Port Louis (MRU) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 15,919 kilometers (9,892 miles / 8,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 17:18 in Port Louis, it's 08:18 in Knoxville. With a 9-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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