MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,259 km
6,374 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
10,259 km
6,374 mi / 5,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RGA
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code MRU RGA
ICAO Code FIMP SAWE
City Port Louis Rio Grande
Country Mauritius Argentina
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 186 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 10,259 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Argentina. 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 10:59 in Port Louis, it's 03:59 in Rio Grande. 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.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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