NCE
Nice
France
13,772 km
8,558 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,772 km
8,558 mi / 7,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
58°
east northeast

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NCE UKU
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code NCE UKU
ICAO Code LFMN AYNU
City Nice Nuku
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Nice (NCE) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 13,772 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 France 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 16:58 in Nice, it's 01:58 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 Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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