Port Louis, Mauritius → Paris, France · ✈ 12h 16min · 🚗 152h 57min
5,082 nautical miles · Time difference: -4h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Port Louis to Paris 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 Port Louis, Mauritius to Paris, France 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.
Paris is located northwest of Port Louis. Port Louis is in Africa, in the Port Louis region of Mauritius, while Paris is in Europe, in Île-de-France, France. This intercontinental route spans from Africa to Europe.
| 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 Port Louis to Paris. For 9,412 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Port Louis sits at 20.1609°S, 57.5012°E, while Paris is located at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E. The initial compass bearing from Port Louis to Paris is 327° (NNW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Port Louis heading roughly NNW. 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 Port Louis and Paris 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.
Paris is roughly 4 hours behind Port Louis. When it is 09:00 in Port Louis, it is approximately 05:00 in Paris. 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.
Port Louis is a major city in Mauritius with a population of approximately 149,194. Located in the Port Louis region, it is an important hub in Africa. Despite its smaller size, Port Louis plays an important regional role in Mauritius and attracts visitors year-round.
Paris is a notable city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Situated in the Île-de-France region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. Paris offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in France.
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At 9,412 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Africa to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 9,412 km, Port Louis to Paris is one of the world's longer routes, covering 23.5% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Africa to Europe, spanning 4 timezones.
This 9,412 km journey from Africa to Europe 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 Port Louis to Paris 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.
Paris is approximately -4h behind compared to Port Louis.
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.