Airport Comparison
| MRU | ROY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Rio Mayo Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | ROY |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SAWM |
| City | Port Louis | Rio Mayo |
| Country | Mauritius | Argentina |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 1,784 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -45.700000, -70.250000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 10,983 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.
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 00:05 in Port Louis, it's 17:05 in Rio Mayo. 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 1,598 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.