MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,245 km
7,609 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
12,245 km
7,609 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU VAU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MRU VAU
ICAO Code FIMP NFNV
City Port Louis Vatukoula
Country Mauritius Fiji
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 186 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Port Louis (MRU) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 12,245 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Fiji. 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 17:47 in Port Louis, it's 01:47 in Vatukoula. With a 8-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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