MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
2,926 km
1,818 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
2,926 km
1,818 mi / 1,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PTG
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code MRU PTG
ICAO Code FIMP FAPP
City Port Louis Potgietersrus
Country Mauritius South Africa
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 186 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Port Louis (MRU) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 2,926 kilometers (1,818 miles / 1,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Port Louis, it's 12:11 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,890 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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