The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 14,798 kilometers (9,195 miles / 7,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 India 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 01:23 in Hyderabad, it's 09:53 in Rurutu Airport. With a 15.5-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 2,006 feet between the two airports. Rurutu Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.