Airport Comparison
| MRU | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | WAL |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | KWAL |
| City | Port Louis | Wallops Island |
| Country | Mauritius | United States |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 15,129 kilometers (9,401 miles / 8,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.
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 23:18 in Port Louis, it's 14:18 in Wallops Island. 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.