CCU
Kolkata
India
13,918 km
8,648 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
102°
east southeast

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CCU RUR
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code CCU RUR
ICAO Code VECC NTAR
City Kolkata N/A
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Kolkata (CCU) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Kolkata, it's 09:41 in Rurutu Airport. With a 15.5-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 Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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