LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
14,701 km
9,135 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
14,701 km
9,135 mi / 7,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
119°
east southeast

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LTX MRU
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LTX MRU
ICAO Code SELT FIMP
City Latacunga Port Louis
Country Ecuador Mauritius
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 9,205 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Latacunga (LTX) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,701 kilometers (9,135 miles / 7,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Ecuador with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Latacunga, it's 02:10 in Port Louis. 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 9,019 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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