LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,566 km
8,429 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
13,566 km
8,429 mi / 7,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD LHG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code LAD LHG
ICAO Code FNLU YLRD
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Sydney
Elevation 243 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Luanda (LAD) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 13,566 kilometers (8,429 miles / 7,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Luanda, it's 08:43 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 10-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). 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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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