The flight distance from Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Puka Puka Airport, it's 11:40 in Shenzhen. With a 18-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) follows a heading of 98° (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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.