GZO
Gizo
Solomon Islands
15,566 km
9,673 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
15,566 km
9,673 mi / 8,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
246°
west southwest

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GZO LAD
Airport Name Nusatupe Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GZO LAD
ICAO Code AGGN FNLU
City Gizo Luanda
Country Solomon Islands Angola
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -8.100000, 156.860000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gizo (GZO) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nusatupe Airport (GZO) in Gizo, Solomon Islands to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 15,566 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 23:11 in Gizo, it's 13:11 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 Gizo (GZO) follows a heading of 114° (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 Nusatupe Airport (GZO) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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