MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,096 km
8,759 miles
VLN
Valencia
Venezuela
Distance
14,096 km
8,759 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU VLN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA Code MRU VLN
ICAO Code FIMP SVVA
City Port Louis Valencia
Country Mauritius Venezuela
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Caracas
Elevation 186 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 10.150000, -67.930000

Port Louis (MRU) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 14,096 kilometers (8,759 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Port Louis, it's 08:08 in Valencia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,225 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 108° (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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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