MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,298 km
5,777 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
9,298 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU ZBO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code MRU ZBO
ICAO Code FIMP YBWN
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Australia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 186 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Port Louis (MRU) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 9,298 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. 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 12:08 in Port Louis, it's 18:08 in Bowen Airport. With a 6-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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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