LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,656 km
10,349 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,656 km
10,349 mi / 8,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAD TIH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code LAD TIH
ICAO Code FNLU NTGC
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Luanda (LAD) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 16,656 kilometers (10,349 miles / 8,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 11:46 in Luanda, it's 00:46 in Tikehau Airport. With a 11-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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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