LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,804 km
7,956 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
140°
southeast

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LAD MBW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code LAD MBW
ICAO Code FNLU YMMB
City Luanda Melbourne
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 243 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Luanda (LAD) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 13:14 in Luanda, it's 23:14 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MBW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 234° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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