MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,744 km
7,297 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
11,744 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Manila
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL PUK
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code MNL PUK
ICAO Code RPLL NTGQ
City Manila Pukarua
Country Philippines French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 75 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Manila (MNL) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 11,744 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Philippines 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 03:07 in Manila, it's 09:07 in Pukarua. With a 18-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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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