LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,231 km
6,357 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
10,231 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAD LPQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code LAD LPQ
ICAO Code FNLU VLLB
City Luanda Luang Phabang
Country Angola Laos
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 243 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 19.900000, 102.160000

Luanda (LAD) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 10,231 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Luanda, it's 19:22 in Luang Phabang. With a 6-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 Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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