MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
14,577 km
9,058 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
14,577 km
9,058 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
248°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MRU XMS
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code MRU XMS
ICAO Code FIMP SEMC
City Port Louis Macas
Country Mauritius Ecuador
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Guayaquil
Elevation 186 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Port Louis (MRU) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 14,577 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Ecuador. 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 06:03 in Port Louis, it's 21:03 in Macas. 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 3,266 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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