Los Angeles to Plaine Magnien
23h 21m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) covers 18,464 km (11,473 miles) and takes approximately 23h 21m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 15°, passing near 59.5° N, 30.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 33h 34m | 33h 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 40m | 24h 06m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 31m | 20h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 43m | 22h 09m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LAX | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Plaine Magnien |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| ICAO | KLAX | FIMP |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | -20.4302, 57.6836 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 186 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Plaine Magnien?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Plaine Magnien (MRU) takes about 23h 21m. The great-circle distance is 18,464 km (11,473 miles, 9,970 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 15°.
How far is Los Angeles from Plaine Magnien?
18,464 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,473 miles or 9,970 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LAX and MRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,464 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 23h 21m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Los Angeles
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.