MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,674 km
9,118 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
14,674 km
9,118 mi / 7,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PPN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code MRU PPN
ICAO Code FIMP SKPP
City Port Louis Popayan
Country Mauritius Colombia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Bogota
Elevation 186 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 2.450000, -76.610000

Port Louis (MRU) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 14,674 kilometers (9,118 miles / 7,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Port Louis, it's 08:06 in Popayan. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,501 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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