LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,128 km
8,157 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
13,128 km
8,157 mi / 7,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MCV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code LAD MCV
ICAO Code FNLU YMHU
City Luanda McArthur River Mine
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Darwin
Elevation 243 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Luanda (LAD) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 13,128 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:55 in Luanda, it's 06:25 in McArthur River Mine. With a 8.5-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 McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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