BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
1,954 km
1,214 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
1,954 km
1,214 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BTQ LAD
Airport Name Butare Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BTQ LAD
ICAO Code HRYI FNLU
City Butare Luanda
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,801 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Butare (BTQ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 1,954 kilometers (1,214 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Butare, it's 09:47 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Butare Airport (BTQ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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