SYD
Sydney
Australia
3,484 km
2,165 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,484 km
2,165 mi / 1,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD UKU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code SYD UKU
ICAO Code YSSY AYNU
City Sydney Nuku
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Sydney (SYD) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 3,484 kilometers (2,165 miles / 1,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Sydney, it's 15:43 in Nuku.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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