Airport Comparison
Port Louis (MRU) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 14,302 kilometers (8,887 miles / 7,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.
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 Mauritius with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Port Louis, it's 11:01 in Rurutu Airport. With a 14-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 Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.