MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,013 km
5,600 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
9,013 km
5,600 mi / 4,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU VAF
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code MRU VAF
ICAO Code FIMP LFLU
City Port Louis Valence/Chabeuil
Country Mauritius France
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Paris
Elevation 186 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 44.920000, 4.970000

Port Louis (MRU) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 9,013 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Port Louis, it's 20:09 in Valence/Chabeuil. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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