MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,909 km
8,022 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
12,909 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MRU TCQ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code MRU TCQ
ICAO Code FIMP SPTN
City Port Louis Tacna
Country Mauritius Peru
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Lima
Elevation 186 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -18.050000, -70.280000

Port Louis (MRU) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 12,909 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Peru. 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 11:43 in Port Louis, it's 02:43 in Tacna. With a 9-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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Tacna (TCQ) 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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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