Saint-Denis to Port Louis flights
Port Louis lies 228 km (142 mi) east of Saint-Denis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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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| Saint-Denis | Port Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Reunion | Mauritius |
| Population | 154,765 | 155,226 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) |
| Nearest large airport | RUN, 7 km out | MRU, 36 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Port Louis
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-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).
Arriving in Port Louis
Port Louis is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 36 km (22 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 | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,056 ft | 186 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port Louis from Saint-Denis?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, east of Saint-Denis.
How long does it take to get from Saint-Denis to Port Louis by air?
About 1 h 3 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-Denis and Port Louis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint-Denis to Port Louis flights?
Typically Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
What currency do I need in Port Louis?
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.