MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,075 km
8,125 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
13,075 km
8,125 mi / 7,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU NAQ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code MRU NAQ
ICAO Code FIMP BGQQ
City Port Louis Qaanaaq
Country Mauritius Greenland
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Thule
Elevation 186 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 77.490000, -69.390000

Port Louis (MRU) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 13,075 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Mauritius with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Port Louis, it's 16:33 in Qaanaaq. With a 8-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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