PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,544 km
4,687 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,544 km
4,687 mi / 4,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT UKU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code PPT UKU
ICAO Code NTAA AYNU
City Papeete Nuku
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 7,544 kilometers (4,687 miles / 4,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 French Polynesia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Papeete, it's 13:22 in Nuku. With a 20-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 Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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