MBW
Melbourne
Australia
8,410 km
5,226 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
8,410 km
5,226 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MBW MRU
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MBW MRU
ICAO Code YMMB FIMP
City Melbourne Port Louis
Country Australia Mauritius
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 50 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Melbourne (MBW) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 8,410 kilometers (5,226 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:18 in Melbourne, it's 18:18 in Port Louis. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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