GLX
Galela-Celebes Island
Indonesia
12,737 km
7,914 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,737 km
7,914 mi / 6,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
261°
west

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GLX LAD
Airport Name Gamarmalamo Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GLX LAD
ICAO Code WAMA FNLU
City Galela-Celebes Island Luanda
Country Indonesia Angola
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Luanda
Elevation 180 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 1.840000, 127.790000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,737 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Galela-Celebes Island, it's 13:04 in Luanda. With a 8-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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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