LIM
Lima
Peru
6,442 km
4,003 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
6,442 km
4,003 mi / 3,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Lima
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIM PUK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code LIM PUK
ICAO Code SPJC NTGQ
City Lima Pukarua
Country Peru French Polynesia
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 113 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Lima (LIM) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 6,442 kilometers (4,003 miles / 3,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Lima, it's 07:04 in Pukarua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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