PKP
Puka Puka Airport
French Polynesia
12,927 km
8,032 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,927 km
8,032 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PKP SGN
Airport Name Puka Puka Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PKP SGN
ICAO Code NTGP VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -14.810000, -138.810000 10.820000, 106.650000

Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,927 kilometers (8,032 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Puka Puka Airport, it's 02:31 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 17-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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Puka Puka Airport (PKP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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