LHR
London
United Kingdom
13,689 km
8,506 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,689 km
8,506 mi / 7,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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LHR UKU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code LHR UKU
ICAO Code EGLL AYNU
City London Nuku
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 83 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -3.680000, 142.480000

London (LHR) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,689 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,392 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 03:36 in London, it's 13:36 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 (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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