FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
15,350 km
9,538 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
15,350 km
9,538 mi / 8,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
307°
northwest

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FRA PUK
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code FRA PUK
ICAO Code EDDF NTGQ
City Frankfurt am Main Pukarua
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 364 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 15,350 kilometers (9,538 miles / 8,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:21 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 03:21 in Pukarua. With a 11-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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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