ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,871 km
9,862 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
89°
east

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ACC UKU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code ACC UKU
ICAO Code DGAA AYNU
City Accra Nuku
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Accra (ACC) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 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 Ghana 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 06:26 in Accra, it's 16:26 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 Accra (ACC) 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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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