MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
2,754 km
1,711 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
2,754 km
1,711 mi / 1,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PHW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code MRU PHW
ICAO Code FIMP FAPH
City Port Louis Phalaborwa
Country Mauritius South Africa
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 186 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Port Louis (MRU) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 2,754 kilometers (1,711 miles / 1,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Port Louis, it's 00:27 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,246 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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