RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
11,685 km
7,261 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
11,685 km
7,261 mi / 6,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

RUR SGN
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RUR SGN
ICAO Code NTAR VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 18 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11,685 kilometers (7,261 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Rurutu Airport, it's 00:11 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 17-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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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