Airport Comparison
| MRU | YOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Rainbow Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YOP |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYOP |
| City | Port Louis | Rainbow Lake |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 1,759 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 58.490000, -119.410000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 15,776 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.
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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Port Louis, it's 23:08 in Rainbow Lake. With a 11-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 1,573 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.