AWK
Wake Island
UM
16,928 km
10,518 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
16,928 km
10,518 mi / 9,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
288°
west northwest

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AWK LAD
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AWK LAD
ICAO Code PWAK FNLU
City Wake Island Luanda
Country UM Angola
Timezone Pacific/Wake Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Wake Island (AWK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 16,928 kilometers (10,518 miles / 9,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 UM with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Wake Island, it's 17:01 in Luanda. With a 11-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 Luanda (LAD) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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