Airport Comparison
| MRU | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SANU |
| City | Port Louis | San Juan |
| Country | Mauritius | Argentina |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 11,867 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
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 20:28 in Port Louis, it's 13:28 in San Juan. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,772 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 128° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.