LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,998 km
6,834 miles
SQC
Southern Cross Airport
Australia
Distance
10,998 km
6,834 mi / 5,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SQC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Southern Cross Airport
IATA Code LAD SQC
ICAO Code FNLU YSCR
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Perth
Elevation 243 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -31.240000, 119.360000

Luanda (LAD) to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 10,998 kilometers (6,834 miles / 5,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 00:33 in Luanda, it's 07:33 in Southern Cross Airport. With a 7-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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 254° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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