BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,947 km
5,559 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI PUK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code BWI PUK
ICAO Code KBWI NTGQ
City Baltimore Pukarua
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 143 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Baltimore (BWI) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Baltimore, it's 02:08 in Pukarua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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