HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,389 km
7,077 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
11,389 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG RUR
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code HKG RUR
ICAO Code VHHH NTAR
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 11,389 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Hong Kong 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 03:58 in Hong Kong, it's 09:58 in Rurutu Airport. With a 18-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 Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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