PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
10,494 km
6,521 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,494 km
6,521 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PUV SEA
Airport Name Poum Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code PUV SEA
ICAO Code NWWP KSEA
City Poum Seattle
Country New Caledonia United States
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -20.290000, 164.100000 47.450000, -122.310000

Poum (PUV) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,494 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 14:04 in Poum, it's 19:04 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Poum (PUV) follows a heading of 244° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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