LAD
Luanda
Angola
17,045 km
10,592 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
17,045 km
10,592 mi / 9,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD RTA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code LAD RTA
ICAO Code FNLU NFNR
City Luanda Rotuma
Country Angola Fiji
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 243 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Luanda (LAD) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 17,045 kilometers (10,592 miles / 9,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Fiji. 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 17:34 in Luanda, it's 04:34 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 218° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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