LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,985 km
1,855 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
2,985 km
1,855 mi / 1,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD UTT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code LAD UTT
ICAO Code FNLU FAUT
City Luanda Mthatha
Country Angola South Africa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 243 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Luanda (LAD) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 2,985 kilometers (1,855 miles / 1,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 19:29 in Luanda, it's 20:29 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,157 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 324° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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