MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
4,385 km
2,725 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
4,385 km
2,725 mi / 2,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SHC
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code MRU SHC
ICAO Code FIMP HASR
City Port Louis Shire
Country Mauritius Ethiopia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 186 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 14.080000, 38.270000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 4,385 kilometers (2,725 miles / 2,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Port Louis, it's 00:00 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,021 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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