AQP
Arequipa
Peru
13,131 km
8,159 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Lima
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AQP MRU
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code AQP MRU
ICAO Code SPQU FIMP
City Arequipa Port Louis
Country Peru Mauritius
Timezone America/Lima Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 8,405 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Arequipa (AQP) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Arequipa, it's 04:56 in Port Louis. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,219 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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