GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
9,729 km
6,045 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,729 km
6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GOH LAD
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GOH LAD
ICAO Code BGGH FNLU
City Nuuk Luanda
Country Greenland Angola
Timezone America/Nuuk Africa/Luanda
Elevation 283 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Nuuk (GOH) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,729 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Greenland with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Nuuk, it's 06:40 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 Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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