LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,555 km
9,044 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,555 km
9,044 mi / 7,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD WUG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code LAD WUG
ICAO Code FNLU AYWU
City Luanda Wau
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Luanda (LAD) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 14,555 kilometers (9,044 miles / 7,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 20:20 in Luanda, it's 05:20 in Wau. 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 3,357 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 252° (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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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