CAI
Cairo
Egypt
19,117 km
11,879 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
19,117 km
11,879 mi / 10,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CAI RUR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code CAI RUR
ICAO Code HECA NTAR
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 19,117 kilometers (11,879 miles / 10,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Egypt 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 21:57 in Cairo, it's 09:57 in Rurutu Airport. With a 12-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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