BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,473 km
8,372 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,473 km
8,372 mi / 7,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
51°
northeast

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BRU UKU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code BRU UKU
ICAO Code EBBR AYNU
City Brussels Nuku
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Brussels (BRU) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,473 kilometers (8,372 miles / 7,275 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 Belgium 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 18:32 in Brussels, it's 03:32 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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