LAD
Luanda
Angola
1,407 km
874 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
1,407 km
874 mi / 760 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SWX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code LAD SWX
ICAO Code FNLU FBSW
City Luanda Shakawe
Country Angola Botswana
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 243 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Luanda (LAD) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 1,407 kilometers (874 miles / 760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Angola with Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Luanda, it's 06:03 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,136 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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