ELS
East London
South Africa
3,078 km
1,913 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
3,078 km
1,913 mi / 1,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELS LAD
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ELS LAD
ICAO Code FAEL FNLU
City East London Luanda
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 435 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 -8.860000, 13.230000

East London (ELS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 3,078 kilometers (1,913 miles / 1,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in East London, it's 10:50 in Luanda.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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