MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
11,498 km
7,144 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
11,498 km
7,144 mi / 6,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU RDS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code MRU RDS
ICAO Code FIMP SAHS
City Port Louis Rincon de los Sauces
Country Mauritius Argentina
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 186 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 11,498 kilometers (7,144 miles / 6,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 01:30 in Port Louis, it's 18:30 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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 1,782 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 129° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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