LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,050 km
8,109 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,050 km
8,109 mi / 7,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD SOQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code LAD SOQ
ICAO Code FNLU WASS
City Luanda Sorong-Papua Island
Country Angola Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Luanda (LAD) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,050 kilometers (8,109 miles / 7,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 11:53 in Luanda, it's 19:53 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 8-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) 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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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