DEL
New Delhi
India
15,136 km
9,405 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
93°
east

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DEL RUR
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code DEL RUR
ICAO Code VIDP NTAR
City New Delhi N/A
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 777 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -22.430000, -151.360000

New Delhi (DEL) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 20:38 in New Delhi, it's 05:08 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 New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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