MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,740 km
9,780 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
15,740 km
9,780 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU QCO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code MRU QCO
ICAO Code FIMP MUCO
City Port Louis Colon
Country Mauritius Cuba
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Havana
Elevation 186 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 22.710000, -80.920000

Port Louis (MRU) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 15,740 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Cuba. 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 05:55 in Port Louis, it's 20:55 in Colon. With a 9-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 Colon (QCO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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