AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
14,504 km
9,012 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,504 km
9,012 mi / 7,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AYU LAD
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AYU LAD
ICAO Code AYAY FNLU
City Aiyura Valley Luanda
Country Papua New Guinea Angola
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,355 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,504 kilometers (9,012 miles / 7,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 19:15 in Aiyura Valley, it's 10:15 in Luanda. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,112 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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