CNS
Cairns
Australia
14,061 km
8,737 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,061 km
8,737 mi / 7,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CNS LAD
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CNS LAD
ICAO Code YBCS FNLU
City Cairns Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Luanda
Elevation 10 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Cairns (CNS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,061 kilometers (8,737 miles / 7,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Australia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Cairns, it's 15:54 in Luanda. With a 9-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 Luanda (LAD) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 119° (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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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