ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,401 km
10,191 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,401 km
10,191 mi / 8,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
236°
southwest

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ACC RUR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code ACC RUR
ICAO Code DGAA NTAR
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Accra (ACC) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 16,401 kilometers (10,191 miles / 8,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Ghana with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Accra, it's 17:44 in Rurutu Airport. With a 10-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 Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 117° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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