MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,309 km
6,405 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
10,309 km
6,405 mi / 5,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU VAW
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code MRU VAW
ICAO Code FIMP ENSS
City Port Louis Vardø
Country Mauritius Norway
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Oslo
Elevation 186 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 70.360000, 31.040000

Port Louis (MRU) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 10,309 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Port Louis, it's 08:17 in Vardø. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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