Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, PUK - SAW Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 10677 miles or 17183 kilometers or 9272 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 Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 24 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 24 hours 32 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 - SAW

Kilometers		17183 km
Statute Miles		10677 miles
Nautical Miles		9272 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 32 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to SAW Flight Path

Location of Pukaruha Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pukaruha to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - SAW

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 12 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 12 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-05-01, 05:02:54 -09
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-05-01, 17:02:54 +03

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

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey