MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
8,973 km
5,575 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
8,973 km
5,575 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SIR
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code MRU SIR
ICAO Code FIMP LSGS
City Port Louis Sion
Country Mauritius Switzerland
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Zurich
Elevation 186 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 46.220000, 7.330000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 8,973 kilometers (5,575 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Port Louis, it's 12:39 in Sion. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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