LAX
Los Angeles
United States
7,172 km
4,457 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
7,172 km
4,457 mi / 3,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX RUR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code LAX RUR
ICAO Code KLAX NTAR
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 128 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 7,172 kilometers (4,457 miles / 3,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 08:42 in Los Angeles, it's 06:42 in Rurutu Airport.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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