LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,072 km
9,986 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
16,072 km
9,986 mi / 8,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SON
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code LAD SON
ICAO Code FNLU NVSS
City Luanda Luganville
Country Angola Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Efate
Elevation 243 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Luanda (LAD) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 16,072 kilometers (9,986 miles / 8,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 21:02 in Luanda, it's 07:02 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 228° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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