MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,233 km
3,252 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
5,233 km
3,252 mi / 2,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU MVB
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code MRU MVB
ICAO Code FIMP FOON
City Port Louis Franceville
Country Mauritius Gabon
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Libreville
Elevation 186 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Port Louis (MRU) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 5,233 kilometers (3,252 miles / 2,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Mauritius with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Port Louis, it's 09:02 in Franceville. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,264 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Franceville (MVB) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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