PHX
Phoenix
United States
7,481 km
4,648 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
7,481 km
4,648 mi / 4,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Phoenix
Heading
219°
southwest

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PHX RUR
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code PHX RUR
ICAO Code KPHX NTAR
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,135 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Phoenix (PHX) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 7,481 kilometers (4,648 miles / 4,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 09:51 in Phoenix, it's 06:51 in Rurutu Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,117 feet between the two airports. Rurutu Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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