LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
2,959 km
1,839 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
2,959 km
1,839 mi / 1,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAY MRU
Airport Name Ladysmith Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LAY MRU
ICAO Code FALY FIMP
City Ladysmith Port Louis
Country South Africa Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 3,548 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 29.750000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Ladysmith (LAY) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 2,959 kilometers (1,839 miles / 1,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 10:26 in Ladysmith, it's 12:26 in Port Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,362 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 247° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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