KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
13,732 km
8,533 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,732 km
8,533 mi / 7,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWM LAD
Airport Name Kowanyama Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KWM LAD
ICAO Code YKOW FNLU
City Kowanyama Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Luanda
Elevation 35 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, 141.750000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kowanyama (KWM) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,732 kilometers (8,533 miles / 7,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Kowanyama, it's 19:56 in Luanda. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kowanyama (KWM) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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