DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
4,471 km
2,778 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
4,471 km
2,778 mi / 2,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
263°
west

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DES LAD
Airport Name Desroches Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DES LAD
ICAO Code FSDR FNLU
City Desroches Island Luanda
Country Seychelles Angola
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Luanda
Elevation 10 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Desroches Island (DES) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 4,471 kilometers (2,778 miles / 2,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Desroches Island, it's 11:52 in Luanda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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