LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,823 km
7,346 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,823 km
7,346 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD PLW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code LAD PLW
ICAO Code FNLU WAML
City Luanda Palu-Celebes Island
Country Angola Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Makassar
Elevation 243 ft 284 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Luanda (LAD) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 11,823 kilometers (7,346 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Luanda, it's 22:44 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 7-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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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