TXL
Berlin
Germany
12,870 km
7,997 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,870 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
59°
east northeast

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TXL UKU
Airport Name Berlin-Tegel International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code TXL UKU
ICAO Code EDDT AYNU
City Berlin Nuku
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 122 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 52.560000, 13.290000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Berlin (TXL) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 12,870 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Germany 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 01:13 in Berlin, it's 10:13 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 Berlin (TXL) follows a heading of 328° (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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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