LAD
Luanda
Angola
15,779 km
9,805 miles
MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,779 km
9,805 mi / 8,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MBU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Babanakira Airport
IATA Code LAD MBU
ICAO Code FNLU AGGI
City Luanda Mbambanakira
Country Angola Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -9.750000, 159.840000

Luanda (LAD) to Mbambanakira (MBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands is 15,779 kilometers (9,805 miles / 8,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Luanda, it's 04:46 in Mbambanakira. 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 Mbambanakira (MBU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Babanakira Airport (MBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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