MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,461 km
3,393 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
5,461 km
3,393 mi / 2,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU PEN
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code MRU PEN
ICAO Code FIMP WMKP
City Port Louis Penang
Country Mauritius Malaysia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 186 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 5.300000, 100.280000

Port Louis (MRU) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 5,461 kilometers (3,393 miles / 2,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Port Louis, it's 02:30 in Penang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 237° (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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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