LAD
Luanda
Angola
17,642 km
10,962 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
17,642 km
10,962 mi / 9,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
109°
east southeast

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LAD TRW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code LAD TRW
ICAO Code FNLU NGTA
City Luanda Tarawa
Country Angola Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 243 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 1.380000, 173.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 17,642 kilometers (10,962 miles / 9,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Kiribati. 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 15:43 in Luanda, it's 02:43 in Tarawa. 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 249° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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