NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,657 km
6,001 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
121°
east southeast

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NRT RUR
Airport Name Narita International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code NRT RUR
ICAO Code RJAA NTAR
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 141 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Tokyo (NRT) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Japan 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 08:37 in Tokyo, it's 13:37 in Rurutu Airport. With a 19-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 Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 311° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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