MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,347 km
7,051 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
11,347 km
7,051 mi / 6,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU SON
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MRU SON
ICAO Code FIMP NVSS
City Port Louis Luganville
Country Mauritius Vanuatu
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Efate
Elevation 186 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Port Louis (MRU) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 11,347 kilometers (7,051 miles / 6,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Port Louis, it's 08:21 in Luganville. With a 7-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 Luganville (SON) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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