The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 14,088 kilometers (8,754 miles / 7,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 South Africa 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 20:06 in Cape Town, it's 08:06 in Puka Puka Airport. With a 12-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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Puka Puka Airport (PKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.