LAD
Luanda
Angola
1,251 km
777 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
1,251 km
777 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD LXU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code LAD LXU
ICAO Code FNLU FLLK
City Luanda Lukulu
Country Angola Zambia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 243 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Luanda (LAD) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 1,251 kilometers (777 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Angola with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Luanda, it's 04:45 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,237 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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