MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,497 km
8,387 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
13,497 km
8,387 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU SLU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code MRU SLU
ICAO Code FIMP TLPC
City Port Louis Castries
Country Mauritius Saint Lucia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/St_Lucia
Elevation 186 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 14.020000, -60.990000

Port Louis (MRU) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 13,497 kilometers (8,387 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 15:43 in Port Louis, it's 07:43 in Castries. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Castries (SLU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 106° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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