The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 17,225 kilometers (10,703 miles / 9,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Kenya 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 05:33 in Nairobi, it's 16:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,312 feet between the two airports. Rurutu Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.