PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
1,334 km
829 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
1,334 km
829 mi / 720 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT PUK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code PPT PUK
ICAO Code NTAA NTGQ
City Papeete Pukarua
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Papeete (PPT) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 1,334 kilometers (829 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Papeete, it's 12:15 in Pukarua.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 272° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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