MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,881 km
8,004 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
12,881 km
8,004 mi / 6,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RBQ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code MRU RBQ
ICAO Code FIMP SLRQ
City Port Louis Rurenabaque
Country Mauritius Bolivia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/La_Paz
Elevation 186 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 12,881 kilometers (8,004 miles / 6,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Bolivia. 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 01:00 in Port Louis, it's 17:00 in Rurenabaque. With a 8-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 122° (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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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