MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,816 km
10,449 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,816 km
10,449 mi / 9,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRU YVR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MRU YVR
ICAO Code FIMP CYVR
City Port Louis Richmond
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Vancouver
Elevation 186 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 49.190000, -123.180000

Port Louis (MRU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,816 kilometers (10,449 miles / 9,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 09:59 in Port Louis, it's 21:59 in Richmond. With a 12-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 Richmond (YVR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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