LAD
Luanda
Angola
16,631 km
10,334 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,631 km
10,334 mi / 8,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD VAU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code LAD VAU
ICAO Code FNLU NFNV
City Luanda Vatukoula
Country Angola Fiji
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 243 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Luanda (LAD) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,631 kilometers (10,334 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Fiji. 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 19:07 in Luanda, it's 06:07 in Vatukoula. 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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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