The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 17,940 kilometers (11,148 miles / 9,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kuwait 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 23:13 in Kuwait City, it's 10:13 in Rurutu Airport. With a 13-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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.