MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
6,004 km
3,731 miles
TMS
Sao Tome
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,004 km
3,731 mi / 3,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU TMS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sao Tome International Airport
IATA Code MRU TMS
ICAO Code FIMP FPST
City Port Louis Sao Tome
Country Mauritius São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 186 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 0.380000, 6.710000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sao Tome (TMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,004 kilometers (3,731 miles / 3,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Port Louis, it's 14:46 in Sao Tome. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Tome (TMS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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