IAH
Houston
United States
8,353 km
5,190 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
8,353 km
5,190 mi / 4,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

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IAH RUR
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code IAH RUR
ICAO Code KIAH NTAR
City Houston N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 96 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Houston (IAH) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 8,353 kilometers (5,190 miles / 4,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Houston, it's 06:18 in Rurutu Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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