LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,701 km
8,513 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,701 km
8,513 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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LGW UKU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code LGW UKU
ICAO Code EGKK AYNU
City London Nuku
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 202 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -3.680000, 142.480000

London (LGW) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,701 kilometers (8,513 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 11:11 in London, it's 21:11 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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 333° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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