MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,944 km
6,800 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,944 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WHK
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code MRU WHK
ICAO Code FIMP NZWK
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Port Louis (MRU) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 10,944 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 New Zealand. 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 23:43 in Port Louis, it's 08:43 in Whakatane Airport. 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 236° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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