MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
18,094 km
11,243 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
18,094 km
11,243 mi / 9,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WTR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code MRU WTR
ICAO Code FIMP KE24
City Port Louis Whiteriver
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Phoenix
Elevation 186 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 33.810000, -109.990000

Port Louis (MRU) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 18,094 kilometers (11,243 miles / 9,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 22:46 in Port Louis, it's 11:46 in Whiteriver. With a 11-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 4,967 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver (WTR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 42° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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