MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
6,830 km
4,244 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
6,830 km
4,244 mi / 3,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SKO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code MRU SKO
ICAO Code FIMP DNSO
City Port Louis Sokoto
Country Mauritius Nigeria
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Lagos
Elevation 186 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 12.920000, 5.210000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 6,830 kilometers (4,244 miles / 3,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Port Louis, it's 10:57 in Sokoto. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 122° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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