LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,040 km
8,724 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,040 km
8,724 mi / 7,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD TBG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code LAD TBG
ICAO Code FNLU AYTB
City Luanda Tabubil
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Luanda (LAD) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 14,040 kilometers (8,724 miles / 7,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 15:02 in Luanda, it's 00:02 in Tabubil. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,327 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 255° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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