MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,292 km
9,502 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
15,292 km
9,502 mi / 8,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRU ZFA
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code MRU ZFA
ICAO Code FIMP CZFA
City Port Louis Faro
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Vancouver
Elevation 186 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 62.210000, -133.380000

Port Louis (MRU) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 15,292 kilometers (9,502 miles / 8,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Port Louis, it's 11:07 in Faro. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,165 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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