JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,489 km
1,547 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,489 km
1,547 mi / 1,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LAD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code JNB LAD
ICAO Code FAOR FNLU
City Johannesburg Luanda
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,558 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,489 kilometers (1,547 miles / 1,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 09:27 in Johannesburg, it's 08:27 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 142° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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