MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,269 km
8,867 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
14,269 km
8,867 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RIJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code MRU RIJ
ICAO Code FIMP SPJA
City Port Louis Rioja
Country Mauritius Peru
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Lima
Elevation 186 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 14,269 kilometers (8,867 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Peru. 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 06:44 in Port Louis, it's 21:44 in Rioja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,521 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) 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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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