AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,118 km
10,015 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,118 km
10,015 mi / 8,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
319°
northwest

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AMS RUR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rurutu Airport
IATA Code AMS RUR
ICAO Code EHAM NTAR
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -11 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 16,118 kilometers (10,015 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Amsterdam, it's 13:15 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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