MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,663 km
9,111 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
14,663 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU RCH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code MRU RCH
ICAO Code FIMP SKRH
City Port Louis Riohacha
Country Mauritius Colombia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Bogota
Elevation 186 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 11.530000, -72.930000

Port Louis (MRU) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 14,663 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:21 in Port Louis, it's 10:21 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 107° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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