MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
8,317 km
5,168 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
54°
northeast

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MRU SQJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code MRU SQJ
ICAO Code FIMP ZSSM
City Port Louis Sanming
Country Mauritius China
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 186 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 26.430000, 117.840000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Port Louis, it's 22:02 in Sanming. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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