MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,559 km
5,939 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,559 km
5,939 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU WOA
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code MRU WOA
ICAO Code FIMP AYWO
City Port Louis Wonenara
Country Mauritius Papua New Guinea
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 186 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Port Louis (MRU) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 9,559 kilometers (5,939 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:44 in Port Louis, it's 00:44 in Wonenara. With a 6-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 4,842 feet between the two airports. Wonenara 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 Wonenara (WOA) 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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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