Airport Comparison
| MRU | YGZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Grise Fiord Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YGZ |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYGZ |
| City | Port Louis | Grise Fiord |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 76.430000, -82.910000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 13,411 kilometers (8,333 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.
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 Canada. 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 09:42 in Port Louis, it's 00:42 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.