GTA
Gatokae
Solomon Islands
15,670 km
9,737 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
15,670 km
9,737 mi / 8,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GTA LAD
Airport Name Gatokae Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GTA LAD
ICAO Code AGOK FNLU
City Gatokae Luanda
Country Solomon Islands Angola
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Luanda
Elevation 70 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -8.740000, 158.200000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gatokae (GTA) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatokae Airport (GTA) in Gatokae, Solomon Islands to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 15,670 kilometers (9,737 miles / 8,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 21:28 in Gatokae, it's 11:28 in Luanda. With a 10-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 Gatokae (GTA) follows a heading of 116° (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 Gatokae Airport (GTA) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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