HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
2,559 km
1,590 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,559 km
1,590 mi / 1,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HDS LAD
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code HDS LAD
ICAO Code FAHS FNLU
City Hoedspruit Luanda
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,743 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,559 kilometers (1,590 miles / 1,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:26 in Hoedspruit, it's 14:26 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 135° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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