DRW
Darwin
Australia
12,732 km
7,911 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,732 km
7,911 mi / 6,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DRW LAD
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DRW LAD
ICAO Code YPDN FNLU
City Darwin Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Luanda
Elevation 103 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Darwin (DRW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,732 kilometers (7,911 miles / 6,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 10:58 in Darwin, it's 02:28 in Luanda. With a 8.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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