Airport Comparison
| MRU | SMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Simon Bolivar International Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | SMR |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SKSM |
| City | Port Louis | Santa Marta |
| Country | Mauritius | Colombia |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 22 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 11.120000, -74.230000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 14,785 kilometers (9,187 miles / 7,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.
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 Colombia. 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 19:35 in Port Louis, it's 10:35 in Santa Marta. With a 9-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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 108° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.