MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,390 km
6,456 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
10,390 km
6,456 mi / 5,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SSO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code MRU SSO
ICAO Code FIMP SNLO
City Port Louis Sao Lourenco
Country Mauritius Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 186 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 10,390 kilometers (6,456 miles / 5,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Brazil. 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 11:13 in Port Louis, it's 04:13 in Sao Lourenco. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,685 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 114° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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