MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,851 km
6,742 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
10,851 km
6,742 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

MRU VAO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code MRU VAO
ICAO Code FIMP AGGV
City Port Louis Suavanao
Country Mauritius Solomon Islands
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Port Louis (MRU) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 10,851 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 07:36 in Port Louis, it's 14:36 in Suavanao. 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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