The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 16,294 kilometers (10,124 miles / 8,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Germany 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 23:38 in Dusseldorf, it's 12:38 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 25° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.