MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,431 km
7,103 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
11,431 km
7,103 mi / 6,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WCA
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code MRU WCA
ICAO Code FIMP SCST
City Port Louis Castro
Country Mauritius Chile
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Santiago
Elevation 186 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Port Louis (MRU) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 11,431 kilometers (7,103 miles / 6,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Chile. 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 15:40 in Port Louis, it's 08:40 in Castro. With a 7-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 Castro (WCA) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 134° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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