MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,374 km
11,417 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
18,374 km
11,417 mi / 9,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WJF
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code MRU WJF
ICAO Code FIMP KWJF
City Port Louis Lancaster
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 186 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.740000, -118.220000

Port Louis (MRU) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 18,374 kilometers (11,417 miles / 9,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 17:09 in Port Louis, it's 05:09 in Lancaster. With a 12-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 2,165 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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