Airport Comparison
| MRU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | MRU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SEQM |
| City | Port Louis | Quito |
| Country | Mauritius | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,717 kilometers (9,145 miles / 7,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
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 Ecuador. 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 11:03 in Port Louis, it's 02:03 in Quito. 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 9,014 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 118° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.