LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,538 km
1,577 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
2,538 km
1,577 mi / 1,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD PHW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code LAD PHW
ICAO Code FNLU FAPH
City Luanda Phalaborwa
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Luanda (LAD) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 2,538 kilometers (1,577 miles / 1,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Luanda, it's 00:27 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,189 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 308° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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