LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,616 km
7,839 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
12,616 km
7,839 mi / 6,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
112°
east southeast

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LAD VCD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code LAD VCD
ICAO Code FNLU YVRD
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Darwin
Elevation 243 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Luanda (LAD) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 12,616 kilometers (7,839 miles / 6,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 14:01 in Luanda, it's 22:31 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 8.5-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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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