LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,140 km
8,786 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,140 km
8,786 mi / 7,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD XYR
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code LAD XYR
ICAO Code FNLU AYED
City Luanda Yellow River Mission
Country Angola Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 243 ft 190 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -3.880000, 141.790000

Luanda (LAD) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,140 kilometers (8,786 miles / 7,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 05:05 in Luanda, it's 14:05 in Yellow River Mission. 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.

The return flight from Yellow River Mission (XYR) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 256° (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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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