The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 16,261 kilometers (10,104 miles / 8,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Bangalore, it's 21:31 in Pukarua. With a 15.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,995 feet between the two airports. Pukarua Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.