LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,629 km
8,469 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
13,629 km
8,469 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD RCM
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code LAD RCM
ICAO Code FNLU YRMD
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 243 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Luanda (LAD) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 13,629 kilometers (8,469 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 00:24 in Luanda, it's 09:24 in Richmond Airport. With a 9-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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 244° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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