MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
10,176 km
6,323 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,176 km
6,323 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU SDU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MRU SDU
ICAO Code FIMP SBRJ
City Port Louis Rio De Janeiro
Country Mauritius Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 186 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,176 kilometers (6,323 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Brazil. 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 11:31 in Port Louis, it's 04:31 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 113° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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