LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,708 km
7,897 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
12,708 km
7,897 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
144°
southeast

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LAD LST
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code LAD LST
ICAO Code FNLU YMLT
City Luanda Launceston
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 243 ft 562 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -41.550000, 147.210000

Luanda (LAD) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 12,708 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 04:31 in Luanda, it's 14:31 in Launceston. 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 Launceston (LST) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 231° (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 Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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