GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,754 km
6,682 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,754 km
6,682 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RUR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code GIG RUR
ICAO Code SBGL NTAR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 10,754 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:31 in Rurutu Airport. With a 7-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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