MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
16,280 km
10,116 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
16,280 km
10,116 mi / 8,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU YGC
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code MRU YGC
ICAO Code FIMP CEQ5
City Port Louis Grande Cache
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Edmonton
Elevation 186 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 53.920000, -118.870000

Port Louis (MRU) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 16,280 kilometers (10,116 miles / 8,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Port Louis, it's 01:17 in Grande Cache. With a 11-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 3,931 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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