PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
6,053 km
3,761 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
6,053 km
3,761 mi / 3,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PUK SAN
Airport Name Pukarua Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PUK SAN
ICAO Code NTGQ KSAN
City Pukarua San Diego
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 32.730000, -117.190000

Pukarua (PUK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 6,053 kilometers (3,761 miles / 3,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Pukarua, it's 07:14 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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