MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
8,664 km
5,383 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,664 km
5,383 mi / 4,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
90°
east

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Airport Comparison

MRU WET
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code MRU WET
ICAO Code FIMP WABG
City Port Louis Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Mauritius Indonesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 186 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Port Louis (MRU) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 8,664 kilometers (5,383 miles / 4,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:10 in Port Louis, it's 04:10 in Wagethe-Papua Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,441 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) 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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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