MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,438 km
8,971 miles
WSM
Wiseman
United States
Distance
14,438 km
8,971 mi / 7,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU WSM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wiseman Airport
IATA Code MRU WSM
ICAO Code FIMP KWSM
City Port Louis Wiseman
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Anchorage
Elevation 186 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 67.410000, -150.120000

Port Louis (MRU) to Wiseman (WSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wiseman Airport (WSM) in Wiseman, United States is 14,438 kilometers (8,971 miles / 7,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 15:51 in Port Louis, it's 02:51 in Wiseman. With a 13-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 1,009 feet between the two airports. Wiseman Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Wiseman (WSM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 Wiseman Airport (WSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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