Airport Comparison
| MRU | SLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Ponciano Arriaga International Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | SLP |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | MMSP |
| City | Port Louis | San Luis Potosi |
| Country | Mauritius | Mexico |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 6,035 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 22.250000, -100.930000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 17,792 kilometers (11,056 miles / 9,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 279°.
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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Port Louis, it's 11:53 in San Luis Potosi. With a 10-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 5,849 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 89° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.