Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Sochi International Airport, PUK - AER Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 10690 miles or 17203 kilometers or 9283 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 Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Sochi takes around 24 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 24 hours 34 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 - AER

Kilometers		17203 km
Statute Miles		10690 miles
Nautical Miles		9283 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 34 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to AER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - AER

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Sochi (Russia) is 12 Hours.
Sochi time is 12 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-09-12, 00:28:18 -09
Sochi (Russia)	2026-09-12, 12:28:18 MSK

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia