LAD
Luanda
Angola
1,990 km
1,236 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
1,990 km
1,236 mi / 1,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD MMQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code LAD MMQ
ICAO Code FNLU FLBA
City Luanda Mbala
Country Angola Zambia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 243 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Luanda (LAD) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 1,990 kilometers (1,236 miles / 1,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Luanda, it's 06:37 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,211 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 269° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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