LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,219 km
8,836 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,219 km
8,836 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD UKU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code LAD UKU
ICAO Code FNLU AYNU
City Luanda Nuku
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Luanda (LAD) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 14,219 kilometers (8,836 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Angola 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 10:29 in Luanda, it's 19:29 in Nuku. With a 9-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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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