MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,852 km
9,229 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
14,852 km
9,229 mi / 8,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WSH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code MRU WSH
ICAO Code FIMP KHWV
City Port Louis Shirley
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 40.820000, -72.870000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 14,852 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 06:45 in Port Louis, it's 21:45 in Shirley. 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 Shirley (WSH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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