LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,710 km
10,383 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,710 km
10,383 mi / 9,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAD MVT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code LAD MVT
ICAO Code FNLU NTGV
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Luanda (LAD) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 16,710 kilometers (10,383 miles / 9,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:02 in Luanda, it's 15:02 in Mataiva Airport. 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 142° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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