LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,273 km
8,869 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,273 km
8,869 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MDU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code LAD MDU
ICAO Code FNLU AYMN
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Luanda (LAD) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,273 kilometers (8,869 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Luanda, it's 10:11 in Mendi Airport. 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 5,437 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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