ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,635 km
9,715 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG PUK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code ALG PUK
ICAO Code DAAG NTGQ
City Algiers Pukarua
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Algiers (ALG) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Algeria with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Algiers, it's 08:37 in Pukarua. 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 Pukarua (PUK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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