LAD
Luanda
Angola
6,671 km
4,145 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
6,671 km
4,145 mi / 3,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAD QSC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code LAD QSC
ICAO Code FNLU SDSC
City Luanda Sao Carlos
Country Angola Brazil
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 243 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Luanda (LAD) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 6,671 kilometers (4,145 miles / 3,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Luanda, it's 10:46 in Sao Carlos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,406 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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