LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,729 km
9,152 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
14,729 km
9,152 mi / 7,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
298°
west northwest

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LHR PUK
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code LHR PUK
ICAO Code EGLL NTGQ
City London Pukarua
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 83 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -18.300000, -137.020000

London (LHR) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 14,729 kilometers (9,152 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 United Kingdom with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in London, it's 08:32 in Pukarua. With a 10-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 35° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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