The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 8,935 kilometers (5,552 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Curitiba, it's 05:55 in Pukarua. With a 7-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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Pukarua Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.