LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,835 km
3,626 miles
PKP
Puka Puka Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
5,835 km
3,626 mi / 3,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX PKP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Puka Puka Airport
IATA Code LAX PKP
ICAO Code KLAX NTGP
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 128 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -14.810000, -138.810000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 5,835 kilometers (3,626 miles / 3,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Los Angeles, it's 02:13 in Puka Puka Airport.

The return flight from Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puka Puka Airport (PKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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