FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
1,594 km
990 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
1,594 km
990 mi / 861 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

FBM LAD
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FBM LAD
ICAO Code FZQA FNLU
City Lubumbashi Luanda
Country DR Congo Angola
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,295 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 1,594 kilometers (990 miles / 861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Lubumbashi, it's 18:19 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,052 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 102° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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