LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,142 km
8,787 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,142 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
104°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

LAD TKW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code LAD TKW
ICAO Code FNLU AYTN
City Luanda Tekin
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Luanda (LAD) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 14,142 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 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 01:39 in Luanda, it's 10:39 in Tekin. 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 5,542 feet between the two airports. Tekin 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 Tekin (TKW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 255° (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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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