MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,730 km
3,561 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
5,730 km
3,561 mi / 3,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PLF
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code MRU PLF
ICAO Code FIMP FTTP
City Port Louis Pala
Country Mauritius Chad
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 186 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 9.380000, 14.930000

Port Louis (MRU) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 5,730 kilometers (3,561 miles / 3,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Port Louis, it's 17:49 in Pala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,346 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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