LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,525 km
10,268 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,525 km
10,268 mi / 8,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LAD PPT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LAD PPT
ICAO Code FNLU NTAA
City Luanda Papeete
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Luanda (LAD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,525 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 08:04 in Luanda, it's 21:04 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 146° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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