Airport Comparison
| MRU | TQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Tres Esquinas Air Base |
| IATA Code | MRU | TQS |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | SKTQ |
| City | Port Louis | Tres Esquinas |
| Country | Mauritius | Colombia |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 585 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 0.750000, -75.230000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 14,453 kilometers (8,981 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.
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 Colombia. 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 03:48 in Port Louis, it's 18:48 in Tres Esquinas. 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.
The return flight from Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.