Airport Comparison
Uummannaq (JQA) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,890 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.
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 Greenland with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Uummannaq, it's 18:00 in Port Louis. With a 6-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 Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.