The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 14,393 kilometers (8,944 miles / 7,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 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 23:18 in Luanda, it's 08:18 in Simbai. 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 5,561 feet between the two airports. Simbai 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 Simbai (SIM) 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 Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.