HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
3,494 km
2,171 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
3,494 km
2,171 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
123°
east southeast

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HGS LAD
Airport Name Hastings Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code HGS LAD
ICAO Code GFHA FNLU
City Freetown Luanda
Country Sierra Leone Angola
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Luanda
Elevation 60 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Freetown (HGS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 3,494 kilometers (2,171 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Freetown, it's 21:14 in Luanda.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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