LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,961 km
1,840 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
2,961 km
1,840 mi / 1,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD RCB
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code LAD RCB
ICAO Code FNLU FARB
City Luanda Richards Bay
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Luanda (LAD) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 2,961 kilometers (1,840 miles / 1,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 12:39 in Luanda, it's 13:39 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 315° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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