KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
7,169 km
4,455 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
7,169 km
4,455 mi / 3,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KDH LAD
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KDH LAD
ICAO Code OAKN FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Afghanistan Angola
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,337 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 7,169 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 20:39 in Kandahar Airport, it's 17:09 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 3,094 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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