LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,667 km
9,113 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,667 km
9,113 mi / 7,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD PNP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code LAD PNP
ICAO Code FNLU AYGR
City Luanda Popondetta
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Luanda (LAD) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 14,667 kilometers (9,113 miles / 7,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:27 in Luanda, it's 02:27 in Popondetta. With a 9-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 Popondetta (PNP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 250° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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