LAD
Luanda
Angola
519 km
322 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
519 km
322 mi / 280 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD NOV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code LAD NOV
ICAO Code FNLU FNHU
City Luanda Huambo
Country Angola Angola
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Luanda
Elevation 243 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Luanda (LAD) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 519 kilometers (322 miles / 280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Angola. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Luanda, it's 17:08 in Huambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,344 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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