MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,998 km
3,727 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
5,998 km
3,727 mi / 3,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PCP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code MRU PCP
ICAO Code FIMP FPPR
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 186 ft 591 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 1.660000, 7.410000

Port Louis (MRU) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 5,998 kilometers (3,727 miles / 3,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Port Louis, it's 23:29 in Principe Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) 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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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