MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,322 km
7,656 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
12,322 km
7,656 mi / 6,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU XAU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code MRU XAU
ICAO Code FIMP SOOS
City Port Louis Saul
Country Mauritius GF
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Cayenne
Elevation 186 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 3.610000, -53.200000

Port Louis (MRU) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 12,322 kilometers (7,656 miles / 6,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 GF. 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 16:15 in Port Louis, it's 09:15 in Saul. 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 Saul (XAU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 110° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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