MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,334 km
7,043 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
11,334 km
7,043 mi / 6,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU WCH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code MRU WCH
ICAO Code FIMP SCTN
City Port Louis Chaiten
Country Mauritius Chile
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Santiago
Elevation 186 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Port Louis (MRU) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 11,334 kilometers (7,043 miles / 6,120 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 13:24 in Port Louis, it's 06:24 in Chaiten. 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 Chaiten (WCH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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