Airport Comparison
| MRU | RCU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Area De Material Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | RCU |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SAOC |
| City | Port Louis | Rio Cuarto |
| Country | Mauritius | Argentina |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 1,380 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -33.090000, -64.260000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 11,452 kilometers (7,116 miles / 6,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.
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 Argentina. 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 09:58 in Port Louis, it's 02:58 in Rio Cuarto. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,194 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 125° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.