MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,130 km
9,402 miles
RCY
Rum Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
15,130 km
9,402 mi / 8,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RCY
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Rum Cay Airport
IATA Code MRU RCY
ICAO Code FIMP MYRP
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius Bahamas
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Nassau
Elevation 186 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 23.680000, -74.840000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) in Rum Cay Airport, Bahamas is 15,130 kilometers (9,402 miles / 8,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Bahamas. 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 22:19 in Port Louis, it's 13:19 in Rum Cay Airport. 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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) 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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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