AAU
Asau
Samoa
17,445 km
10,840 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
17,445 km
10,840 mi / 9,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
195°
south southwest

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AAU LAD
Airport Name Asau Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AAU LAD
ICAO Code NSAU FNLU
City Asau Luanda
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 0 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Asau (AAU) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 17,445 kilometers (10,840 miles / 9,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Samoa 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 08:03 in Asau, it's 20:03 in Luanda. With a 12-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 Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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