Distance From Rurutu Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, RUR - SYD Distance

The distance from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 3543 miles or 5702 kilometers or 3077 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from ( French Polynesia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Sydney takes around 8 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rurutu Airport, , French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 8 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUR - SYD

Kilometers		5702 km
Statute Miles		3543 miles
Nautical Miles		3077 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 8 minutes

Rurutu Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - RUR to SYD Flight Path

Location of Rurutu Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , French Polynesia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUR - SYD

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Sydney (Australia) is 21 Hours.
Sydney time is 21 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-03-18, 02:34:06 -10
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-18, 23:34:06 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rurutu Airport (RUR / NTAR) , French Polynesia

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia