LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,821 km
1,753 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
2,821 km
1,753 mi / 1,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD NKU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code LAD NKU
ICAO Code FNLU FXNK
City Luanda Nkaus
Country Angola Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Maseru
Elevation 243 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Luanda (LAD) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 2,821 kilometers (1,753 miles / 1,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Luanda, it's 08:40 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,378 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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