MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
3,760 km
2,336 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
3,760 km
2,336 mi / 2,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU SWX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code MRU SWX
ICAO Code FIMP FBSW
City Port Louis Shakawe
Country Mauritius Botswana
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 186 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Port Louis (MRU) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 3,760 kilometers (2,336 miles / 2,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:57 in Port Louis, it's 08:57 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,193 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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