EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
15,459 km
9,606 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,459 km
9,606 mi / 8,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
312°
northwest

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EDI RUR
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code EDI RUR
ICAO Code EGPH NTAR
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 15,459 kilometers (9,606 miles / 8,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United Kingdom 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 20:44 in Edinburgh, it's 10:44 in Rurutu Airport. With a 10-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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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