Airport Comparison
| MRU | NQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Niquelandia Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | NQL |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SWNQ |
| City | Port Louis | Niquelandia |
| Country | Mauritius | Brazil |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 2,756 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -14.430000, -48.490000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Niquelandia (NQL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Niquelandia Airport (NQL) in Niquelandia, Brazil is 11,068 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.
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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Port Louis, it's 00:48 in Niquelandia. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,570 feet between the two airports. Niquelandia Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Niquelandia (NQL) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Niquelandia Airport (NQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.