LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,092 km
8,757 miles
SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
Distance
14,092 km
8,757 mi / 7,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD SHQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code LAD SHQ
ICAO Code FNLU YSPT
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 243 ft 2 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -27.910000, 153.370000

Luanda (LAD) to Southport Airport (SHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 14,092 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Luanda, it's 22:19 in Southport Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Southport Airport (SHQ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 232° (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 Southport Airport (SHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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