OTP
Bucharest
Romania
17,542 km
10,900 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,542 km
10,900 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
354°
north

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OTP RUR
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code OTP RUR
ICAO Code LROP NTAR
City Bucharest N/A
Country Romania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 314 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Bucharest (OTP) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 17,542 kilometers (10,900 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Romania with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Bucharest, it's 22:26 in Rurutu Airport. With a 12-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 Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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