LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,567 km
9,051 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,567 km
9,051 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD WTP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code LAD WTP
ICAO Code FNLU AYWT
City Luanda Fatima Mission
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Luanda (LAD) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,567 kilometers (9,051 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 00:01 in Luanda, it's 09:01 in Fatima Mission. 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 4,957 feet between the two airports. Woitape 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 Fatima Mission (WTP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 250° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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