The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 17,359 kilometers (10,786 miles / 9,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Kigali, it's 04:44 in Pukarua. With a 12-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 4,854 feet between the two airports. Pukarua Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.