Airport Comparison
| MRU | YXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Fort St John Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YXJ |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYXJ |
| City | Port Louis | Fort Saint John |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Dawson_Creek |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 2,280 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 56.240000, -120.740000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 16,031 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 09:12 in Port Louis, it's 22:12 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,094 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 3° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.