PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
14,750 km
9,165 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,750 km
9,165 mi / 7,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
35°
northeast

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PUK STN
Airport Name Pukarua Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code PUK STN
ICAO Code NTGQ EGSS
City Pukarua London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 51.880000, 0.240000

Pukarua (PUK) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 14,750 kilometers (9,165 miles / 7,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Pukarua, it's 19:31 in London. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (STN) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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