MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,697 km
6,647 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
10,697 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU QBX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code MRU QBX
ICAO Code FIMP SNOB
City Port Louis Sobral
Country Mauritius Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Fortaleza
Elevation 186 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 10,697 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 04:56 in Port Louis, it's 21:56 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 111° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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