GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
2,471 km
1,535 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,471 km
1,535 mi / 1,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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GCJ LAD
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GCJ LAD
ICAO Code FAGC FNLU
City Midrand Luanda
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,325 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Midrand (GCJ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,471 kilometers (1,535 miles / 1,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Midrand, it's 13:17 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,082 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 142° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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