ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,288 km
10,121 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,288 km
10,121 mi / 8,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
89°
east

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ABJ UKU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code ABJ UKU
ICAO Code DIAP AYNU
City Abidjan Nuku
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 16,288 kilometers (10,121 miles / 8,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Ivory Coast with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Abidjan, it's 21:08 in Nuku. With a 10-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 Nuku (UKU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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