Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Gimhae International Airport, PUK - PUS Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is 7160 miles or 11523 kilometers or 6218 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Pukaruha ( French Polynesia ) to Busan ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Busan takes around 16 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Gimhae International Airport, Busan, South Korea is 16 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PUK - PUS

Kilometers		11523 km
Statute Miles		7160 miles
Nautical Miles		6218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 27 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Gimhae International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to PUS Flight Path

Location of Pukaruha Airport & Gimhae International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pukaruha to Busan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Busan, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Busan, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - PUS

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Busan (South Korea) is 18 Hours.
Busan time is 18 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-07-28, 10:46:09 -09
Busan (South Korea)	2026-07-29, 04:46:09 KST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Pukaruha Airport (PUK / NTGQ) Pukaruha, French Polynesia

Destination

Gimhae International Airport (PUS / RKPK) Busan, South Korea