AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,564 km
9,050 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,564 km
9,050 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LAD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AKL LAD
ICAO Code NZAA FNLU
City Auckland Luanda
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,564 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 New Zealand 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 05:04 in Auckland, it's 17:04 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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 160° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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