TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
13,914 km
8,646 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,914 km
8,646 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

TUN UKU
Airport Name Tunis Carthage International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code TUN UKU
ICAO Code DTTA AYNU
City Tunis Nuku
Country Tunisia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Tunis Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 36.850000, 10.230000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Tunis (TUN) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,914 kilometers (8,646 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Tunisia 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 05:48 in Tunis, it's 14:48 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 Tunis (TUN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.