GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,189 km
6,331 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
10,189 km
6,331 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MRU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GIG MRU
ICAO Code SBGL FIMP
City Rio De Janeiro Port Louis
Country Brazil Mauritius
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 28 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 10,189 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Brazil 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 04:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:08 in Port Louis. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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