DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
11,837 km
7,355 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,837 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DRB LAD
Airport Name Derby Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DRB LAD
ICAO Code YDBY FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Luanda
Elevation 24 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -17.370000, 123.660000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Derby Airport (DRB) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,837 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 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 23:26 in Derby Airport, it's 16:26 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 Derby Airport (DRB) 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 Derby Airport (DRB) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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