HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
7,037 km
4,373 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
7,037 km
4,373 mi / 3,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA LAD
Airport Name Herat Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code HEA LAD
ICAO Code OAHR FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Afghanistan Angola
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,206 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 7,037 kilometers (4,373 miles / 3,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Herat Airport, it's 20:18 in Luanda. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,963 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Herat Airport (HEA) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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