MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,064 km
5,632 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SYD
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MRU SYD
ICAO Code FIMP YSSY
City Port Louis Sydney
Country Mauritius Australia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Australia/Sydney
Elevation 186 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Port Louis, it's 16:58 in Sydney. With a 7-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 Sydney (SYD) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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