CJC
Calama
Chile
12,507 km
7,772 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
12,507 km
7,772 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CJC MRU
Airport Name El Loa Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code CJC MRU
ICAO Code SCCF FIMP
City Calama Port Louis
Country Chile Mauritius
Timezone America/Santiago Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 7,543 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Calama (CJC) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,507 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Chile 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 09:00 in Calama, it's 16:00 in Port Louis. With a 7-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 7,357 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 233° (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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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