KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
15,942 km
9,906 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
15,942 km
9,906 mi / 8,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWS LAD
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KWS LAD
ICAO Code AGKW FNLU
City Kwailabesi Luanda
Country Solomon Islands Angola
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Luanda
Elevation 26 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 15,942 kilometers (9,906 miles / 8,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 18:32 in Kwailabesi, it's 08:32 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 117° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.