GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
2,142 km
1,331 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,142 km
1,331 mi / 1,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
301°
west northwest

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GWE LAD
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GWE LAD
ICAO Code FVTL FNLU
City Gweru Luanda
Country Zimbabwe Angola
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,680 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gweru (GWE) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,142 kilometers (1,331 miles / 1,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Gweru, it's 14:08 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,437 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 125° (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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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