Airport Comparison
| LOB | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Rafael Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | LOB | MRU |
| ICAO Code | SCAN | FIMP |
| City | Los Andes | Port Louis |
| Country | Chile | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Santiago | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | -32.810000, -70.650000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Los Andes (LOB) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 11,944 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.
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 Chile with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Los Andes, it's 09:24 in Port Louis. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,275 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than San Rafael Airport.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 224° (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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.