LAD
Luanda
Angola
17,697 km
10,996 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
17,697 km
10,996 mi / 9,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
104°
east southeast

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LAD MTK
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code LAD MTK
ICAO Code FNLU NGMN
City Luanda Makin Island
Country Angola Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 3.370000, 172.990000

Luanda (LAD) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 17,697 kilometers (10,996 miles / 9,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Kiribati. 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 10:03 in Luanda, it's 21:03 in Makin Island. 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 Makin Island (MTK) 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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