PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
15,657 km
9,729 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
15,657 km
9,729 mi / 8,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Prague
Heading
314°
northwest

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PRG PUK
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code PRG PUK
ICAO Code LKPR NTGQ
City Prague Pukarua
Country Czech Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Prague Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,247 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Prague (PRG) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 15,657 kilometers (9,729 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Prague, it's 02:08 in Pukarua. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Pukarua Airport sits lower than Václav Havel Airport.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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