LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,016 km
9,952 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,016 km
9,952 mi / 8,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SWJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code LAD SWJ
ICAO Code FNLU NVSX
City Luanda Malekula Island
Country Angola Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Efate
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Luanda (LAD) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 16,016 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 16:47 in Luanda, it's 02:47 in Malekula Island. With a 10-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 227° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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