GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,687 km
8,505 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,687 km
8,505 mi / 7,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
55°
northeast

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GVA UKU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code GVA UKU
ICAO Code LSGG AYNU
City Geneva Nuku
Country Switzerland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,411 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Geneva (GVA) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,687 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Switzerland 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 07:41 in Geneva, it's 16:41 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 Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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