PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
15,788 km
9,810 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
15,788 km
9,810 mi / 8,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PUK WAW
Airport Name Pukarua Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PUK WAW
ICAO Code NTGQ EPWA
City Pukarua Warsaw
Country French Polynesia Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 52.170000, 20.970000

Pukarua (PUK) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,788 kilometers (9,810 miles / 8,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Poland. 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 13:57 in Pukarua, it's 00:57 in Warsaw. With a 11-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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