AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
9,957 km
6,187 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,957 km
6,187 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
94°
east

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AUH UKU
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code AUH UKU
ICAO Code OMAA AYNU
City Abu Dhabi Nuku
Country United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 88 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 9,957 kilometers (6,187 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Abu Dhabi, it's 21:12 in Nuku. With a 6-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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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