MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,304 km
6,403 miles
QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
Distance
10,304 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU QAK
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
IATA Code MRU QAK
ICAO Code FIMP SBBQ
City Port Louis Barbacena
Country Mauritius Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 186 ft 3,657 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -21.270000, -43.760000

Port Louis (MRU) to Barbacena (QAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil is 10,304 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 16:13 in Port Louis, it's 09:13 in Barbacena. 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 3,471 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Barbacena (QAK) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 113° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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