TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
11,880 km
7,382 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,880 km
7,382 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
84°
east

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TLV UKU
Airport Name Ben Gurion International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code TLV UKU
ICAO Code LLBG AYNU
City Tel Aviv Nuku
Country Israel Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 32.010000, 34.890000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Tel Aviv (TLV) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 11,880 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Israel 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 18:19 in Tel Aviv, it's 02:19 in Nuku. With a 8-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 Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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