LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,836 km
7,354 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,836 km
7,354 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SAU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code LAD SAU
ICAO Code FNLU WRKS
City Luanda Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Angola Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Makassar
Elevation 243 ft 530 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Luanda (LAD) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 11,836 kilometers (7,354 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Luanda, it's 14:58 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 7-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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 257° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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