Airport Comparison
| MDQ | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Astor Piazzola International Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDQ | MRU |
| ICAO Code | SAZM | FIMP |
| City | Mar del Plata | Port Louis |
| Country | Argentina | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 72 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.930000, -57.570000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 10,650 kilometers (6,618 miles / 5,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.
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 Argentina 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 23:00 in Mar del Plata, it's 06:00 in Port Louis. 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.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) follows a heading of 226° (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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.