KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
15,530 km
9,650 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
15,530 km
9,650 mi / 8,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KIE LAD
Airport Name Aropa Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KIE LAD
ICAO Code AYIQ FNLU
City Kieta Luanda
Country Papua New Guinea Angola
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Africa/Luanda
Elevation 10 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kieta (KIE) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 15,530 kilometers (9,650 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 18:41 in Kieta, it's 08:41 in Luanda. With a 10-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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 111° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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