MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,340 km
6,425 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
10,340 km
6,425 mi / 5,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SNN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code MRU SNN
ICAO Code FIMP EINN
City Port Louis Shannon
Country Mauritius Ireland
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Dublin
Elevation 186 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 52.700000, -8.920000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 10,340 kilometers (6,425 miles / 5,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Ireland. 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 01:37 in Port Louis, it's 21:37 in Shannon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shannon (SNN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 121° (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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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