CTU
Chengdu
China
13,425 km
8,342 miles
PKP
Puka Puka Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
13,425 km
8,342 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CTU PKP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Puka Puka Airport
IATA Code CTU PKP
ICAO Code ZUUU NTGP
City Chengdu N/A
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,625 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -14.810000, -138.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 13,425 kilometers (8,342 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 China 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 23:33 in Chengdu, it's 05:33 in Puka Puka Airport. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,620 feet between the two airports. Puka Puka Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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