Vacoas to Saint-Denis flights
Saint-Denis lies 221 km (137 mi) west of Vacoas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
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| Vacoas | Saint-Denis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | Reunion |
| Population | 115,289 | 154,765 |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) |
| Nearest large airport | MRU, 26 km out | RUN, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Denis
Crossing from Mauritius into Reunion: money changes from the Rupee to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Type E; the dialling code becomes +262; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roland Garros Airport (RUN), 7 km (4 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, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros Airport | RUN | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 66 ft |
| Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport | ZSE | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,000 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Denis from Vacoas?
221 km (137 mi) in a straight line, west of Vacoas.
How long does it take to get from Vacoas to Saint-Denis by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vacoas and Saint-Denis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Vacoas to Saint-Denis flights?
Typically Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Roland Garros Airport (RUN); Saint-Denis also has ZSE.
What currency do I need in Saint-Denis?
The Euro (EUR).
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.