Airport Comparison
Katiu (KXU) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 16,285 kilometers (10,119 miles / 8,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.
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 22:07 in Katiu, it's 09:07 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 Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 221° (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 Katiu Airport (KXU) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.