GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,429 km
6,480 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,429 km
6,480 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
244°
west southwest

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GRU RUR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code GRU RUR
ICAO Code SBGR NTAR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 10,429 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 15:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,441 feet between the two airports. Rurutu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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