LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,171 km
9,427 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,171 km
9,427 mi / 8,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
43°
northeast

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LIS UKU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code LIS UKU
ICAO Code LPPT AYNU
City Lisbon Nuku
Country Portugal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 374 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 15,171 kilometers (9,427 miles / 8,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Portugal 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 05:39 in Lisbon, it's 15:39 in Nuku. With a 10-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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