AUS
Austin
United States
13,064 km
8,118 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,064 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
283°
west northwest

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AUS UKU
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code AUS UKU
ICAO Code KAUS AYNU
City Austin Nuku
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 542 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Austin (AUS) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,064 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:05 in Austin, it's 14:05 in Nuku. With a 16-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 Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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