MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,913 km
7,402 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,913 km
7,402 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SCL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MRU SCL
ICAO Code FIMP SCEL
City Port Louis Santiago
Country Mauritius Chile
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Santiago
Elevation 186 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Port Louis (MRU) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Chile. 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 12:20 in Port Louis, it's 05:20 in Santiago. With a 7-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 1,369 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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