MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,776 km
9,803 miles
YOP
Rainbow Lake
Canada
Distance
15,776 km
9,803 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

MRU YOP
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Rainbow Lake Airport
IATA Code MRU YOP
ICAO Code FIMP CYOP
City Port Louis Rainbow Lake
Country Mauritius Canada
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/Edmonton
Elevation 186 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 58.490000, -119.410000

Port Louis (MRU) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 15,776 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 10:08 in Port Louis, it's 23:08 in Rainbow Lake. 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 1,573 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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