LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,791 km
1,735 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
2,791 km
1,735 mi / 1,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD LAY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code LAD LAY
ICAO Code FNLU FALY
City Luanda Ladysmith
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Luanda (LAD) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 2,791 kilometers (1,735 miles / 1,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Luanda, it's 09:12 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,305 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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