MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
6,496 km
4,036 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
6,496 km
4,036 mi / 3,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU VTE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code MRU VTE
ICAO Code FIMP VLVT
City Port Louis Vientiane
Country Mauritius Laos
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 186 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 17.990000, 102.560000

Port Louis (MRU) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 6,496 kilometers (4,036 miles / 3,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Port Louis, it's 08:01 in Vientiane. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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