BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
2,479 km
1,540 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,479 km
1,540 mi / 1,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ LAD
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BLZ LAD
ICAO Code FWCL FNLU
City Blantyre Luanda
Country Malawi Angola
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,555 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,479 kilometers (1,540 miles / 1,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Malawi with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Blantyre, it's 14:26 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,312 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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