CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
12,726 km
7,907 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,726 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
57°
east northeast

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CPH UKU
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code CPH UKU
ICAO Code EKCH AYNU
City Copenhagen Nuku
Country Denmark Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 12,726 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Denmark 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 08:30 in Copenhagen, it's 17:30 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 Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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