Airport Comparison
| MRU | QIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Rio Claro Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | QIQ |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SDRK |
| City | Port Louis | Rio Claro |
| Country | Mauritius | Brazil |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 1,991 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -22.430000, -47.560000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 10,611 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 21:03 in Port Louis, it's 14:03 in Rio Claro. 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 1,805 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Claro (QIQ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 115° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.