The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 12,231 kilometers (7,600 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Uganda 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 15:39 in Kampala, it's 22:39 in Nuku. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,912 feet between the two airports. Nuku Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 269° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.