MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
2,924 km
1,817 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
2,924 km
1,817 mi / 1,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PZB
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code MRU PZB
ICAO Code FIMP FAPM
City Port Louis Pietermaritzburg
Country Mauritius South Africa
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 186 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Port Louis (MRU) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 2,924 kilometers (1,817 miles / 1,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 19:12 in Port Louis, it's 17:12 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,237 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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