FAO
Faro
Portugal
9,380 km
5,828 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,380 km
5,828 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FAO MRU
Airport Name Faro Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code FAO MRU
ICAO Code LPFR FIMP
City Faro Port Louis
Country Portugal Mauritius
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 24 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Faro (FAO) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,380 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Portugal with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Faro, it's 16:41 in Port Louis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faro Airport (FAO) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.