AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
16,534 km
10,274 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
16,534 km
10,274 mi / 8,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
139°
southeast

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AXR LAD
Airport Name Arutua Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AXR LAD
ICAO Code NTGU FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country French Polynesia Angola
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 16,534 kilometers (10,274 miles / 8,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 French Polynesia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Arutua Airport, it's 07:02 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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