EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,459 km
8,363 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,459 km
8,363 mi / 7,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
41°
northeast

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EDI UKU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code EDI UKU
ICAO Code EGPH AYNU
City Edinburgh Nuku
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,459 kilometers (8,363 miles / 7,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Edinburgh, it's 20:04 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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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