MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,402 km
7,085 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
11,402 km
7,085 mi / 6,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU PBJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MRU PBJ
ICAO Code FIMP NVSI
City Port Louis Paama Island
Country Mauritius Vanuatu
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Efate
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Port Louis (MRU) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 11,402 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Port Louis, it's 09:52 in Paama Island. 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.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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