MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
3,105 km
1,930 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
3,105 km
1,930 mi / 1,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MMQ MRU
Airport Name Mbala Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MMQ MRU
ICAO Code FLBA FIMP
City Mbala Port Louis
Country Zambia Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5,454 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Mbala (MMQ) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 3,105 kilometers (1,930 miles / 1,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Zambia with Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Mbala, it's 23:56 in Port Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,268 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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