LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,967 km
8,679 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
13,967 km
8,679 mi / 7,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD YAP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code LAD YAP
ICAO Code FNLU PTYA
City Luanda Yap Island
Country Angola Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 243 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 9.500000, 138.080000

Luanda (LAD) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 13,967 kilometers (8,679 miles / 7,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Micronesia. 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 01:32 in Luanda, it's 10:32 in Yap Island. 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.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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