LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,545 km
10,281 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,545 km
10,281 mi / 8,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD TBU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code LAD TBU
ICAO Code FNLU NFTF
City Luanda Nuku'alofa
Country Angola Tonga
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 243 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,545 kilometers (10,281 miles / 8,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Tonga. 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 08:27 in Luanda, it's 20:27 in Nuku'alofa. With a 12-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 Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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