FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
16,400 km
10,190 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
16,400 km
10,190 mi / 8,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FAV LAD
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FAV LAD
ICAO Code NTGF FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country French Polynesia Angola
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 16,400 kilometers (10,190 miles / 8,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 French Polynesia 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 01:41 in Fakarava Airport, it's 12:41 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 220° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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