CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,235 km
7,602 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,235 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
82°
east

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CAI UKU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code CAI UKU
ICAO Code HECA AYNU
City Cairo Nuku
Country Egypt Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 382 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Cairo (CAI) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 12,235 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Egypt 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 04:54 in Cairo, it's 12:54 in Nuku. With a 8-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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