AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,360 km
8,301 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,360 km
8,301 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
51°
northeast

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AMS UKU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nuku Airport
IATA Code AMS UKU
ICAO Code EHAM AYNU
City Amsterdam Nuku
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,360 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Netherlands 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 09:21 in Amsterdam, it's 18:21 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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