FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,349 km
6,430 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,349 km
6,430 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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FUK RUR
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code FUK RUR
ICAO Code RJFF NTAR
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 10,349 kilometers (6,430 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Japan 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 23:06 in Fukuoka, it's 04:06 in Rurutu Airport. With a 19-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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