The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 13,655 kilometers (8,485 miles / 7,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 South Africa 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 02:13 in Cape Town, it's 14:13 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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