BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,223 km
10,080 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,223 km
10,080 mi / 8,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
318°
northwest

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BRU RUR
Airport Name Brussels Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code BRU RUR
ICAO Code EBBR NTAR
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 184 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Brussels (BRU) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 16,223 kilometers (10,080 miles / 8,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Belgium 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 23:54 in Brussels, it's 12:54 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 27° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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