MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,583 km
6,576 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,583 km
6,576 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WLG
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MRU WLG
ICAO Code FIMP NZWN
City Port Louis Wellington
Country Mauritius New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 186 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Port Louis (MRU) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,583 kilometers (6,576 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 14:55 in Port Louis, it's 23:55 in Wellington. 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 Wellington (WLG) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 237° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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