LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,492 km
1,549 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,492 km
1,549 mi / 1,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
143°
southeast

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LAD QRA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code LAD QRA
ICAO Code FNLU FAGM
City Luanda Johannesburg
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,492 kilometers (1,549 miles / 1,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 06:01 in Luanda, it's 07:01 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,240 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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