JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,534 km
7,167 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,534 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
89°
east

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JED UKU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code JED UKU
ICAO Code OEJN AYNU
City Jeddah Nuku
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Jeddah (JED) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 11,534 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Papua New Guinea. 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 10:38 in Jeddah, it's 17:38 in Nuku. With a 7-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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