PEK
Beijing
China
12,680 km
7,879 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
12,680 km
7,879 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
94°
east

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PEK PUK
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code PEK PUK
ICAO Code ZBAA NTGQ
City Beijing Pukarua
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 116 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Beijing (PEK) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 12,680 kilometers (7,879 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 China 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 01:48 in Beijing, it's 07:48 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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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