LAD
Luanda
Angola
3,760 km
2,336 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
3,760 km
2,336 mi / 2,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SHC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code LAD SHC
ICAO Code FNLU HASR
City Luanda Shire
Country Angola Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 243 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 14.080000, 38.270000

Luanda (LAD) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 3,760 kilometers (2,336 miles / 2,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Luanda, it's 02:58 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,964 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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