Sydney to Vacoas flights
Vacoas lies 9,095 km (5,652 mi) west of Sydney, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 25 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.
| Sydney | Vacoas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Mauritius |
| Population | 5.6 million | 115,289 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | MRU, 26 km out |
Clocks in Vacoas are 6 h behind Sydney right now, so a 12 h 25 min journey lands only 6 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vacoas
Crossing from Australia into Mauritius: money changes from the Dollar to the Rupee (MUR); 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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Sydney?
9,095 km (5,652 mi) in a straight line, west of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Vacoas by air?
About 12 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Vacoas?
Vacoas is 6 h behind at the moment (Indian/Mauritius against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Vacoas flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.