LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,815 km
10,448 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
16,815 km
10,448 mi / 9,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD VBV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code LAD VBV
ICAO Code FNLU NFVB
City Luanda Vanua Balavu
Country Angola Fiji
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 243 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Luanda (LAD) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 16,815 kilometers (10,448 miles / 9,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Fiji. 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 09:12 in Luanda, it's 20:12 in Vanua Balavu. 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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 206° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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