LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,399 km
1,490 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
2,399 km
1,490 mi / 1,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD PTG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code LAD PTG
ICAO Code FNLU FAPP
City Luanda Potgietersrus
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Luanda (LAD) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 2,399 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Angola with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Luanda, it's 00:41 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,833 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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