MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
13,747 km
8,542 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
13,747 km
8,542 mi / 7,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU YQY
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code MRU YQY
ICAO Code FIMP CYQY
City Port Louis Sydney
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 186 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 46.160000, -60.050000

Port Louis (MRU) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 13,747 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 09:13 in Port Louis, it's 01:13 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Sydney (YQY) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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