Airport Comparison
| MRU | WUG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Wau Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | WUG |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | AYWU |
| City | Port Louis | Wau |
| Country | Mauritius | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 3,600 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -7.350000, 146.720000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 9,624 kilometers (5,980 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 97°.
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 02:28 in Port Louis, it's 08:28 in Wau. 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 3,414 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Wau (WUG) 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.