LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,710 km
10,383 miles
RFP
Uturoa
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
211°
south southwest

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LAD RFP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code LAD RFP
ICAO Code FNLU NTTR
City Luanda Uturoa
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Luanda (LAD) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 16,710 kilometers (10,383 miles / 9,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 15:01 in Luanda, it's 04:01 in Uturoa. 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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