LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,167 km
5,696 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

LAD UGL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code LAD UGL
ICAO Code FNLU SCGC
City Luanda Antartica
Country Angola AQ
Timezone Africa/Luanda Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 243 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Luanda (LAD) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Luanda, it's 01:00 in Antartica. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,218 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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