Airport Comparison
| MRU | POA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Salgado Filho Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | POA |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SBPA |
| City | Port Louis | Porto Alegre |
| Country | Mauritius | Brazil |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 11 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -29.990000, -51.170000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Porto Alegre (POA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 10,567 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.
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 01:42 in Port Louis, it's 18:42 in Porto Alegre. 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 Porto Alegre (POA) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.