KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,397 km
8,325 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
13,397 km
8,325 mi / 7,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL PUK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code KUL PUK
ICAO Code WMKK NTGQ
City Kuala Lumpur Pukarua
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 13,397 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Malaysia 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 03:04 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:04 in Pukarua. With a 18-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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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