LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,480 km
10,240 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,480 km
10,240 mi / 8,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
222°
southwest

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LAD TKP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code LAD TKP
ICAO Code FNLU NTGT
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 243 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Luanda (LAD) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 16,480 kilometers (10,240 miles / 8,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 19:59 in Luanda, it's 08:59 in Takapoto Airport. 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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