GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
12,296 km
7,641 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,296 km
7,641 mi / 6,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDD LAD
Airport Name Gordon Downs Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GDD LAD
ICAO Code YGDN FNLU
City Gordon Downs Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Luanda
Elevation 800 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -18.680000, 128.590000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gordon Downs (GDD) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,296 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 05:07 in Gordon Downs, it's 22:07 in Luanda. With a 7-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 Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 114° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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