Narita to Plaine Magnien
13h 42m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) covers 10,694 km (6,645 miles) and takes approximately 13h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 249°, passing near 10.2° N, 95.4° 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 | 19h 27m | 19h 52m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 43m | 14h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 53m | 12h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 35m | 13h 00m |
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
| NRT | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| City | Narita | Plaine Magnien |
| Country | Japan | Mauritius |
| ICAO | RJAA | FIMP |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | -20.4302, 57.6836 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 186 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Plaine Magnien?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Plaine Magnien (MRU) takes about 13h 42m. The great-circle distance is 10,694 km (6,645 miles, 5,774 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 249°.
How far is Narita from Plaine Magnien?
10,694 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,645 miles or 5,774 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 NRT and MRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,694 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 42m 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.
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.