Airport Comparison
| MRU | WAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Alto Palena Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | WAP |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SCAP |
| City | Port Louis | Alto Palena |
| Country | Mauritius | Chile |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 794 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -43.610000, -71.810000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 11,230 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Port Louis, it's 02:35 in Alto Palena. 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.