KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,305 km
2,675 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,305 km
2,675 mi / 2,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
168°
south southeast

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KIX UKU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code KIX UKU
ICAO Code RJBB AYNU
City Osaka Nuku
Country Japan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 26 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Osaka (KIX) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 4,305 kilometers (2,675 miles / 2,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 13:08 in Osaka, it's 14:08 in Nuku.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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