MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,661 km
8,488 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
13,661 km
8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU SOM
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code MRU SOM
ICAO Code FIMP SVST
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Venezuela
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Caracas
Elevation 186 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 8.950000, -64.150000

Port Louis (MRU) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 13,661 kilometers (8,488 miles / 7,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Venezuela. 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 01:34 in Port Louis, it's 17:34 in San Tome Airport. With a 8-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 109° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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