GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
2,907 km
1,806 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
2,907 km
1,806 mi / 1,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Harare
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GWE MRU
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GWE MRU
ICAO Code FVTL FIMP
City Gweru Port Louis
Country Zimbabwe Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Harare Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 4,680 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Gweru (GWE) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 2,907 kilometers (1,806 miles / 1,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Gweru, it's 21:17 in Port Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,494 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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