BCN
Barcelona
Spain
15,376 km
9,554 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
15,376 km
9,554 mi / 8,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
291°
west northwest

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BCN PUK
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code BCN PUK
ICAO Code LEBL NTGQ
City Barcelona Pukarua
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Barcelona (BCN) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 15,376 kilometers (9,554 miles / 8,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Barcelona, it's 03:18 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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