OTP
Bucharest
Romania
12,360 km
7,680 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,360 km
7,680 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
73°
east northeast

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OTP UKU
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code OTP UKU
ICAO Code LROP AYNU
City Bucharest Nuku
Country Romania Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 314 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Bucharest (OTP) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 12,360 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Romania 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 01:43 in Bucharest, it's 09:43 in Nuku. With a 8-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 Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 317° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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