LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
12,820 km
7,966 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/La_Paz
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LPB MRU
Airport Name El Alto International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LPB MRU
ICAO Code SLLP FIMP
City La Paz / El Alto Port Louis
Country Bolivia Mauritius
Timezone America/La_Paz Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 13,355 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -16.510000, -68.190000 -20.430000, 57.680000

La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Bolivia 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 21:20 in La Paz / El Alto, it's 05:20 in Port Louis. With a 8-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 13,169 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than El Alto International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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