LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,466 km
6,503 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
10,466 km
6,503 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LAD THK
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code LAD THK
ICAO Code FNLU VLTK
City Luanda Thakhek
Country Angola Laos
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 243 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 17.400000, 104.800000

Luanda (LAD) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 10,466 kilometers (6,503 miles / 5,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Laos. 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 22:05 in Luanda, it's 04:05 in Thakhek. With a 6-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 Thakhek (THK) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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