DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
11,848 km
7,362 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,848 km
7,362 mi / 6,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCN LAD
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DCN LAD
ICAO Code YCIN FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Luanda
Elevation 300 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 -8.860000, 13.230000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 21:06 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 14:06 in Luanda. With a 7-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 111° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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