GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
1,305 km
811 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
1,305 km
811 mi / 705 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
336°
north northwest

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GFY LAD
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GFY LAD
ICAO Code FYGF FNLU
City Grootfontein Luanda
Country Namibia Angola
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,636 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 1,305 kilometers (811 miles / 705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Grootfontein, it's 08:22 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,393 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 157° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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