MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
3,120 km
1,939 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,120 km
1,939 mi / 1,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SUT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code MRU SUT
ICAO Code FIMP HTSU
City Port Louis Sumbawanga
Country Mauritius Tanzania
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 186 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 3,120 kilometers (1,939 miles / 1,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Port Louis, it's 07:57 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,734 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 119° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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