MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
7,963 km
4,948 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
34°
northeast

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MRU YZY
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code MRU YZY
ICAO Code FIMP ZLZY
City Port Louis Zhangye
Country Mauritius China
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 186 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 38.810000, 100.660000

Port Louis (MRU) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Port Louis, it's 02:23 in Zhangye. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,094 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 222° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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