BAH
Manama
Bahrain
18,779 km
11,668 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
18,779 km
11,668 mi / 10,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
53°
northeast

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BAH NUK
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code BAH NUK
ICAO Code OBBI NTGW
City Manama Nukutavake
Country Bahrain French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Manama (BAH) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 18,779 kilometers (11,668 miles / 10,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Bahrain with French Polynesia. 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 15:13 in Manama, it's 02:13 in Nukutavake. With a 13-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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