Saint-Paul to Vacoas flights
Vacoas lies 243 km (151 mi) east of Saint-Paul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Saint-Paul | Vacoas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Reunion | Mauritius |
| Population | 105,240 | 115,289 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) |
| Nearest large airport | RUN, 29 km out | MRU, 26 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Vacoas
Crossing from Reunion into Mauritius: money changes from the Euro to the Rupee (MUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +230; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554.
Airports at each end
Leaving Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roland Garros Airport (RUN), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE, 38 km).
Arriving in Vacoas
Vacoas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,056-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,056 ft | 186 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vacoas from Saint-Paul?
243 km (151 mi) in a straight line, east of Saint-Paul.
How long does it take to get from Saint-Paul to Vacoas by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Paul and Vacoas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint-Paul to Vacoas flights?
Typically Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
What currency do I need in Vacoas?
The Rupee (MUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.