MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,125 km
5,670 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
9,125 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SMW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code MRU SMW
ICAO Code FIMP GMMA
City Port Louis Smara
Country Mauritius EH
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 186 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 26.730000, -11.680000

Port Louis (MRU) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 9,125 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Port Louis, it's 08:36 in Smara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Smara (SMW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 118° (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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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