Airport Comparison
| MRU | RIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Rio Grande Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | RIG |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SJRG |
| City | Port Louis | Rio Grande |
| Country | Mauritius | Brazil |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 27 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -32.080000, -52.160000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 10,544 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.
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 Brazil. 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 15:25 in Port Louis, it's 08:25 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.