GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
9,420 km
5,853 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,420 km
5,853 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

GNS LAD
Airport Name Binaka Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GNS LAD
ICAO Code WIMB FNLU
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Luanda
Country Indonesia Angola
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Luanda
Elevation 20 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,420 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 01:49 in Luanda. With a 6-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 Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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