LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,196 km
10,064 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,196 km
10,064 mi / 8,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
132°
southeast

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LAD ZGU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code LAD ZGU
ICAO Code FNLU NVSQ
City Luanda Gaua Island
Country Angola Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Efate
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Luanda (LAD) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 16,196 kilometers (10,064 miles / 8,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 12:10 in Luanda, it's 22:10 in Gaua Island. 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 Gaua Island (ZGU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 229° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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