BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
2,068 km
1,285 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,068 km
1,285 mi / 1,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ LAD
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BUQ LAD
ICAO Code FVBU FNLU
City Bulawayo Luanda
Country Zimbabwe Angola
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,359 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,068 kilometers (1,285 miles / 1,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Zimbabwe with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Bulawayo, it's 05:48 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,116 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 129° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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