ALG
Algiers
Algeria
17,104 km
10,628 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,104 km
10,628 mi / 9,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
296°
west northwest

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ALG RUR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code ALG RUR
ICAO Code DAAG NTAR
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Algiers (ALG) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 17,104 kilometers (10,628 miles / 9,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Algeria 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 19:38 in Algiers, it's 08:38 in Rurutu Airport. 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.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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