LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,863 km
10,478 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
16,863 km
10,478 mi / 9,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD VAV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code LAD VAV
ICAO Code FNLU NFTV
City Luanda Vava'u Island
Country Angola Tonga
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 243 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Luanda (LAD) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 16,863 kilometers (10,478 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 06:54 in Luanda, it's 18:54 in Vava'u Island. 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 Vava'u Island (VAV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 195° (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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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