MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
9,158 km
5,690 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,158 km
5,690 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RIX
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MRU RIX
ICAO Code FIMP EVRA
City Port Louis Riga
Country Mauritius Latvia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Europe/Riga
Elevation 186 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 56.920000, 23.970000

Port Louis (MRU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,158 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Port Louis, it's 09:59 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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