FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
16,059 km
9,979 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
16,059 km
9,979 mi / 8,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
132°
southeast

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FGU LAD
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FGU LAD
ICAO Code NTGB FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country French Polynesia Angola
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 16,059 kilometers (9,979 miles / 8,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 11:31 in Fangatau Airport, it's 22:31 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 226° (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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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