Airport Comparison
| MRU | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YQU |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYQU |
| City | Port Louis | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 16,140 kilometers (10,029 miles / 8,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 357°.
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 05:16 in Port Louis, it's 18:16 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,009 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) 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 Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.