Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, PUK - KUL Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 8325 miles or 13397 kilometers or 7230 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 Sepang ( Malaysia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Sepang takes around 19 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia is 19 hours 8 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 - KUL

Kilometers		13397 km
Statute Miles		8325 miles
Nautical Miles		7230 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 8 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to KUL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Sepang, Malaysia. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Sepang, Malaysia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - KUL

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Sepang (Malaysia) is 17 Hours.
Sepang time is 17 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-09-11, 23:20:08 -09
Sepang (Malaysia)	2026-09-12, 16:20:08 +08

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

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia