LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,587 km
10,307 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,587 km
10,307 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
193°
south southwest

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LAD RAR
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code LAD RAR
ICAO Code FNLU NCRG
City Luanda Avarua
Country Angola CK
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 243 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Luanda (LAD) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 CK. 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 00:38 in Luanda, it's 13:38 in Avarua. 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 Avarua (RAR) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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