MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,929 km
6,170 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
9,929 km
6,170 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU VXE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code MRU VXE
ICAO Code FIMP GVSV
City Port Louis Sao Pedro
Country Mauritius Cape Verde
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 186 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 16.830000, -25.060000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 9,929 kilometers (6,170 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Port Louis, it's 21:45 in Sao Pedro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Pedro (VXE) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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