MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,973 km
8,682 miles
VIJ
Spanish Town
VG
Distance
13,973 km
8,682 mi / 7,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

MRU VIJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Virgin Gorda Airport
IATA Code MRU VIJ
ICAO Code FIMP TUPW
City Port Louis Spanish Town
Country Mauritius VG
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Tortola
Elevation 186 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 18.450000, -64.430000

Port Louis (MRU) to Spanish Town (VIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) in Spanish Town, VG is 13,973 kilometers (8,682 miles / 7,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Port Louis, it's 23:32 in Spanish Town. With a 8-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 Spanish Town (VIJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 102° (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 Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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