Paris, France → Port Louis, Mauritius · ✈ 12h 16min · 🚗 152h 57min
5,082 nautical miles · Time difference: +4h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Paris to Port Louis is 9,412 km (5,848 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 12h 16min.
The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Port Louis, Mauritius is approximately 9,412 kilometers (5,848 miles or 5,082 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Port Louis is located southeast of Paris. Paris is in Europe, in the Île-de-France region of France, while Port Louis is in Africa, in Port Louis, Mauritius. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 9,412 km | ~12h 16min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Paris to Port Louis. For 9,412 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Paris sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E, while Port Louis is located at 20.1609°S, 57.5012°E. The initial compass bearing from Paris to Port Louis is 129° (SE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Paris heading roughly SE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 69.02° and the longitude difference is 55.15°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Paris and Port Louis is approximately 16.0323°N, 35.1737°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 4,706 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Port Louis is roughly 4 hours ahead of Paris. When it is 09:00 in Paris, it is approximately 13:00 in Port Louis. A 4-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Paris is a major city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Located in the Île-de-France region, it is an important hub in Europe. Paris is a significant metropolitan area in France with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Port Louis is a notable city in Mauritius with a population of approximately 149,194. Situated in the Port Louis region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Port Louis is a popular destination in the Port Louis region of Mauritius, known for its unique character and attractions.
At 9,412 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 9,412 km, Paris to Port Louis is one of the world's longer routes, covering 23.5% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 4 timezones.
This 9,412 km journey from Europe to Africa is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
The straight-line distance from Paris to Port Louis is approximately 9,412 kilometers (5,848 miles, 5,082 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 12h 16min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 152h 57min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Port Louis is approximately +4h ahead compared to Paris.
The estimated road distance is approximately 12,236 km, which is about 30% longer than the 9,412 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.