LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,159 km
8,798 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD MCY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code LAD MCY
ICAO Code FNLU YBMC
City Luanda Maroochydore
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 243 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Luanda (LAD) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 02:09 in Luanda, it's 11:09 in Maroochydore. 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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 233° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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