RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
17,184 km
10,678 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
17,184 km
10,678 mi / 9,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
21°
north northeast

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RUR ZAG
Airport Name Rurutu Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code RUR ZAG
ICAO Code NTAR LDZA
City N/A Zagreb
Country French Polynesia Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 18 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -22.430000, -151.360000 45.740000, 16.070000

Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 17,184 kilometers (10,678 miles / 9,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Rurutu Airport, it's 20:40 in Zagreb. With a 11-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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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