MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,065 km
6,876 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
11,065 km
6,876 mi / 5,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SJZ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code MRU SJZ
ICAO Code FIMP LPSJ
City Port Louis Velas
Country Mauritius Portugal
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 186 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 38.670000, -28.180000

Port Louis (MRU) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 11,065 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Port Louis, it's 03:04 in Velas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 109° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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