Airport Comparison
| PUK | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pukarua Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUK | SFO |
| ICAO Code | NTGQ | KSFO |
| City | Pukarua | San Francisco |
| Country | French Polynesia | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -18.300000, -137.020000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Pukarua (PUK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,404 kilometers (3,979 miles / 3,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.
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 00:40 in Pukarua, it's 02:40 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 197° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.