DCA
Washington
United States
8,900 km
5,530 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
8,900 km
5,530 mi / 4,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
237°
west southwest

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DCA PUK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code DCA PUK
ICAO Code KDCA NTGQ
City Washington Pukarua
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Washington (DCA) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 8,900 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 08:16 in Washington, it's 03:16 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 Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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