Plaine Magnien to Sydney (Mascot)
11h 41m The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 9,064 km (5,632 miles) and takes approximately 11h 41m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 123°, passing near 36.8° S, 100.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 29m | 16h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 37m | 12h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 04m | 10h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 40m | 11h 05m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MRU | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Plaine Magnien | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Mauritius | Australia |
| ICAO | FIMP | YSSY |
| Coordinates | -20.4302, 57.6836 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Plaine Magnien to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Plaine Magnien (MRU) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 11h 41m. The great-circle distance is 9,064 km (5,632 miles, 4,894 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 123°.
How far is Plaine Magnien from Sydney (Mascot)?
9,064 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,632 miles or 4,894 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MRU and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,064 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 41m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Plaine Magnien
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.