SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
4,281 km
2,660 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,281 km
2,660 mi / 2,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN UKU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code SGN UKU
ICAO Code VVTS AYNU
City Ho Chi Minh City Nuku
Country Vietnam Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 4,281 kilometers (2,660 miles / 2,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam 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 11:03 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 14:03 in Nuku. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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