MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,294 km
9,503 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
15,294 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

MRU RIH
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code MRU RIH
ICAO Code FIMP MPSM
City Port Louis Río Hato
Country Mauritius Panama
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Panama
Elevation 186 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 8.380000, -80.130000

Port Louis (MRU) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 15,294 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Panama. 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 20:52 in Port Louis, it's 11:52 in Río Hato. 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 Río Hato (RIH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 111° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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