DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
14,638 km
9,096 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,638 km
9,096 mi / 7,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DER LAD
Airport Name Derim Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DER LAD
ICAO Code AYDE FNLU
City Derim Luanda
Country Papua New Guinea Angola
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,850 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Derim (DER) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,638 kilometers (9,096 miles / 7,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 07:21 in Derim, it's 22:21 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 4,607 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Derim (DER) 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 Derim Airport (DER) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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