RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
3,787 km
2,353 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
3,787 km
2,353 mi / 2,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
228°
southwest

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RUR WLG
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code RUR WLG
ICAO Code NTAR NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 18 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 3,787 kilometers (2,353 miles / 2,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Rurutu Airport, it's 08:59 in Wellington. With a 23-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 Wellington (WLG) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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