LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,552 km
1,586 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
2,552 km
1,586 mi / 1,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD WEL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code LAD WEL
ICAO Code FNLU FAWM
City Luanda Welkom
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Luanda (LAD) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 2,552 kilometers (1,586 miles / 1,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 07:06 in Luanda, it's 08:06 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,156 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 324° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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