MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,359 km
5,815 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
9,359 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU VIT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code MRU VIT
ICAO Code FIMP LEVT
City Port Louis Alava
Country Mauritius Spain
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Madrid
Elevation 186 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 42.880000, -2.720000

Port Louis (MRU) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 9,359 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Spain. 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 15:49 in Port Louis, it's 12:49 in Alava. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 125° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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