DEL
New Delhi
India
16,367 km
10,170 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
16,367 km
10,170 mi / 8,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
79°
east

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DEL PUK
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code DEL PUK
ICAO Code VIDP NTGQ
City New Delhi Pukarua
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 777 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -18.300000, -137.020000

New Delhi (DEL) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 16,367 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 India 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 18:50 in New Delhi, it's 03:20 in Pukarua. With a 15.5-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 Pukarua (PUK) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 295° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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