MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,366 km
9,548 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
15,366 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU SYP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code MRU SYP
ICAO Code FIMP MPSA
City Port Louis Santiago
Country Mauritius Panama
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Panama
Elevation 186 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 8.090000, -80.950000

Port Louis (MRU) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 15,366 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Port Louis, it's 13:26 in Santiago. 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 Santiago (SYP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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