AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
17,641 km
10,962 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
17,641 km
10,962 mi / 9,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
246°
west southwest

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AAK LAD
Airport Name Buariki Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AAK LAD
ICAO Code NGUK FNLU
City Buariki Luanda
Country Kiribati Angola
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Luanda
Elevation 0 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Buariki (AAK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 17,641 kilometers (10,962 miles / 9,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Kiribati with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Buariki, it's 11:08 in Luanda. 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 Luanda (LAD) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buariki Airport (AAK) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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