IAH
Houston
United States
6,981 km
4,338 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
6,981 km
4,338 mi / 3,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Chicago
Heading
225°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

IAH PUK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code IAH PUK
ICAO Code KIAH NTGQ
City Houston Pukarua
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 96 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Houston (IAH) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 6,981 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in Houston, it's 23:39 in Pukarua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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