LAD
Luanda
Angola
15,989 km
9,935 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
15,989 km
9,935 mi / 8,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD VLI
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code LAD VLI
ICAO Code FNLU NVVV
City Luanda Port Vila
Country Angola Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Efate
Elevation 243 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Luanda (LAD) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15,989 kilometers (9,935 miles / 8,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 04:30 in Luanda, it's 14:30 in Port Vila. With a 10-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 Port Vila (VLI) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 225° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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