The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 18,698 kilometers (11,618 miles / 10,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Kuwait 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 20:49 in Kuwait City, it's 07:49 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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.