MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,346 km
7,050 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
11,346 km
7,050 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU VLI
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code MRU VLI
ICAO Code FIMP NVVV
City Port Louis Port Vila
Country Mauritius Vanuatu
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Efate
Elevation 186 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Port Louis (MRU) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 11,346 kilometers (7,050 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 07:15 in Port Louis, it's 14:15 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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