PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
7,628 km
4,740 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,628 km
4,740 mi / 4,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

PUK YVR
Airport Name Pukarua Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PUK YVR
ICAO Code NTGQ CYVR
City Pukarua Richmond
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, -137.020000 49.190000, -123.180000

Pukarua (PUK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,628 kilometers (4,740 miles / 4,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Canada. 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 09:30 in Pukarua, it's 11:30 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Pukarua (PUK) follows a heading of 194° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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