The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Santa Maria Airport (SMG) in Santa Maria, Peru is 13,888 kilometers (8,630 miles / 7,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Peru. 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 15:13 in Port Louis, it's 06:13 in Santa Maria. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMG) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 126° (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 Santa Maria Airport (SMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.