PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
10,218 km
6,349 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,218 km
6,349 mi / 5,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PUV SAN
Airport Name Poum Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PUV SAN
ICAO Code NWWP KSAN
City Poum San Diego
Country New Caledonia United States
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -20.290000, 164.100000 32.730000, -117.190000

Poum (PUV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,218 kilometers (6,349 miles / 5,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 New Caledonia with United States. 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 09:33 in Poum, it's 14:33 in San Diego. With a 19-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 San Diego (SAN) to Poum (PUV) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Poum Airport (PUV) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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