JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
19,467 km
12,096 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
19,467 km
12,096 mi / 10,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JED PUK
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code JED PUK
ICAO Code OEJN NTGQ
City Jeddah Pukarua
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Jeddah (JED) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 19,467 kilometers (12,096 miles / 10,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 22:41 in Jeddah, it's 09:41 in Pukarua. With a 13-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 46° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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