LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,227 km
8,840 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,227 km
8,840 mi / 7,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
101°
east

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LAD TAJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code LAD TAJ
ICAO Code FNLU AYTJ
City Luanda Aitape
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Luanda (LAD) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 14,227 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:27 in Luanda, it's 09:27 in Aitape. With a 9-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 Aitape (TAJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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