LAD
Luanda
Angola
2,741 km
1,703 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,741 km
1,703 mi / 1,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LAD WIL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code LAD WIL
ICAO Code FNLU HKNW
City Luanda Nairobi
Country Angola Kenya
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 243 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Luanda (LAD) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,741 kilometers (1,703 miles / 1,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Luanda, it's 18:19 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,293 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 251° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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