RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
11,412 km
7,091 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,412 km
7,091 mi / 6,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUR SZX
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RUR SZX
ICAO Code NTAR ZGSZ
City N/A Shenzhen
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 18 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 22.640000, 113.810000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,412 kilometers (7,091 miles / 6,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 China. 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 14:21 in Rurutu Airport, it's 08:21 in Shenzhen. With a 18-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 109° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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