PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
7,237 km
4,497 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
7,237 km
4,497 mi / 3,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PUK SYD
Airport Name Pukarua Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PUK SYD
ICAO Code NTGQ YSSY
City Pukarua Sydney
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Pukarua (PUK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 7,237 kilometers (4,497 miles / 3,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Pukarua, it's 03:56 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Sydney (SYD) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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