LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,551 km
7,799 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
12,551 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MTD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code LAD MTD
ICAO Code FNLU YMSF
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Darwin
Elevation 243 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Luanda (LAD) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 12,551 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 20:13 in Luanda, it's 04:43 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 252° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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