LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,134 km
3,812 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
6,134 km
3,812 mi / 3,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX PUK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code LAX PUK
ICAO Code KLAX NTGQ
City Los Angeles Pukarua
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 128 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 6,134 kilometers (3,812 miles / 3,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 06:43 in Los Angeles, it's 04:43 in Pukarua.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 19° (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 Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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