LUA
Lukla
Nepal
6,196 km
3,850 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
6,196 km
3,850 mi / 3,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LUA MRU
Airport Name Lukla Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LUA MRU
ICAO Code VNLK FIMP
City Lukla Port Louis
Country Nepal Mauritius
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 9,380 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 27.690000, 86.730000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lukla (LUA) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 6,196 kilometers (3,850 miles / 3,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Lukla, it's 23:35 in Port Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,194 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Lukla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Lukla (LUA) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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