PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
7,988 km
4,963 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
7,988 km
4,963 mi / 4,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PUK STL
Airport Name Pukarua Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code PUK STL
ICAO Code NTGQ KSTL
City Pukarua St Louis
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 38.750000, -90.370000

Pukarua (PUK) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 7,988 kilometers (4,963 miles / 4,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 06:52 in Pukarua, it's 10:52 in St Louis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 227° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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