LAD
Luanda
Angola
15,632 km
9,713 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
15,632 km
9,713 mi / 8,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAD NUK
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code LAD NUK
ICAO Code FNLU NTGW
City Luanda Nukutavake
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Luanda (LAD) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 15,632 kilometers (9,713 miles / 8,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 11:13 in Luanda, it's 00:13 in Nukutavake. 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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 133° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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