GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
13,257 km
8,238 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,257 km
8,238 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GTE LAD
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GTE LAD
ICAO Code YGTE FNLU
City Groote Eylandt Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Luanda
Elevation 53 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,257 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Australia 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 02:46 in Groote Eylandt, it's 18:16 in Luanda. With a 8.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 112° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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