MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,418 km
7,716 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
12,418 km
7,716 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU POI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code MRU POI
ICAO Code FIMP SLPO
City Port Louis Potosi
Country Mauritius Bolivia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/La_Paz
Elevation 186 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Port Louis (MRU) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 12,418 kilometers (7,716 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Port Louis, it's 22:54 in Potosi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,727 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 123° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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