LYS
Lyon
France
9,065 km
5,633 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,065 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Paris
Heading
131°
southeast

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LYS MRU
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LYS MRU
ICAO Code LFLL FIMP
City Lyon Port Louis
Country France Mauritius
Timezone Europe/Paris Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 821 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lyon (LYS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,065 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Lyon, it's 11:10 in Port Louis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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