BOM
Mumbai
India
16,869 km
10,482 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
16,869 km
10,482 mi / 9,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

BOM PUK
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code BOM PUK
ICAO Code VABB NTGQ
City Mumbai Pukarua
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 37 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Mumbai (BOM) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 16,869 kilometers (10,482 miles / 9,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Mumbai, it's 09:53 in Pukarua. With a 15.5-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 Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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