The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 15,576 kilometers (9,678 miles / 8,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Nepal 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 20:28 in Kathmandu, it's 04:43 in Pukarua. With a 15.75-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 4,385 feet between the two airports. Pukarua Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 292° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.