API
Apiay
Colombia
14,441 km
8,973 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
14,441 km
8,973 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Bogota
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

API MRU
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code API MRU
ICAO Code SKAP FIMP
City Apiay Port Louis
Country Colombia Mauritius
Timezone America/Bogota Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,207 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Apiay (API) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,441 kilometers (8,973 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Colombia with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Apiay, it's 00:58 in Port Louis. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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