ADL
Adelaide
Australia
8,364 km
5,197 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
8,364 km
5,197 mi / 4,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL PUK
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code ADL PUK
ICAO Code YPAD NTGQ
City Adelaide Pukarua
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Adelaide (ADL) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 8,364 kilometers (5,197 miles / 4,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:07 in Adelaide, it's 13:37 in Pukarua. With a 20.5-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 Pukarua (PUK) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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