LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,437 km
6,485 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
10,437 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAD NEU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code LAD NEU
ICAO Code FNLU VLSN
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Laos
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 243 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 20.420000, 104.070000

Luanda (LAD) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 10,437 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Luanda, it's 23:30 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,038 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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