MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,792 km
6,084 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
9,792 km
6,084 mi / 5,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SFL
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code MRU SFL
ICAO Code FIMP GVSF
City Port Louis Sao Filipe
Country Mauritius Cape Verde
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 186 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 14.880000, -24.480000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 9,792 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Port Louis, it's 10:07 in Sao Filipe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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