ELS
East London
South Africa
3,263 km
2,028 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
3,263 km
2,028 mi / 1,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELS MRU
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code ELS MRU
ICAO Code FAEL FIMP
City East London Port Louis
Country South Africa Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 435 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 -20.430000, 57.680000

East London (ELS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 3,263 kilometers (2,028 miles / 1,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in East London, it's 13:23 in Port Louis.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 238° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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