ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
13,233 km
8,222 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,233 km
8,222 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELC LAD
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ELC LAD
ICAO Code YELD FNLU
City Elcho Island Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Luanda
Elevation 101 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,233 kilometers (8,222 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 23:14 in Elcho Island, it's 14:44 in Luanda. With a 8.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 109° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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