AVV
Melbourne
Australia
12,756 km
7,926 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,756 km
7,926 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AVV LAD
Airport Name Avalon Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AVV LAD
ICAO Code YMAV FNLU
City Melbourne Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Luanda
Elevation 35 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Melbourne (AVV) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,756 kilometers (7,926 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Australia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Melbourne, it's 23:10 in Luanda. With a 10-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 Luanda (LAD) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 139° (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 Avalon Airport (AVV) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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