LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,246 km
10,095 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
16,246 km
10,095 mi / 8,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MTV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code LAD MTV
ICAO Code FNLU NVSA
City Luanda Ablow
Country Angola Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Efate
Elevation 243 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Luanda (LAD) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 16,246 kilometers (10,095 miles / 8,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 02:11 in Luanda, it's 12:11 in Ablow. 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 Ablow (MTV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 230° (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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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