RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
11,732 km
7,290 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
11,732 km
7,290 mi / 6,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUR SSA
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RUR SSA
ICAO Code NTAR SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bahia
Elevation 18 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 11,732 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Rurutu Airport, it's 14:49 in Salvador. With a 7-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 Salvador (SSA) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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