IMK
Simikot
Nepal
8,493 km
5,277 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
8,493 km
5,277 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IMK LAD
Airport Name Simikot Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code IMK LAD
ICAO Code VNST FNLU
City Simikot Luanda
Country Nepal Angola
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9,246 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Simikot (IMK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 8,493 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Simikot, it's 22:51 in Luanda. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,003 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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