Flights to Benfica
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Benfica is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,190-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ, 39 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | LAD | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,190 ft | 243 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | NBJ | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 550 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,190 ft, LAD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 243 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Benfica
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 566 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Benfica to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Benfica to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Benfica to Douala | Cameroon | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Benfica to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Benfica to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Benfica to Pointe-Noire | Republic of the Congo | 485 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Benfica to Libreville | Gabon | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Benfica to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Benfica to Lubango | Angola | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Benfica to Huambo | Angola | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Benfica to Benguela | Angola | 405 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Benfica to Cabinda | Angola | 391 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Benfica to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Benfica to Masina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 564 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Benfica to Mbandaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Benfica to Malanje | Angola | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Benfica to Matadi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Benfica to Lobito | Angola | 382 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Benfica to Uíge | Angola | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Benfica to Boma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Benfica to Mossamedes | Angola | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Benfica to Jakarta | Indonesia | 10,302 km (6,401 mi) | about 13 h 57 min |
| Benfica to Lima | Peru | 9,822 km (6,103 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Benfica to Bogotá | Colombia | 9,786 km (6,081 mi) | about 13 h 18 min |
| Benfica to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,184 km (3,843 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
| Benfica to Singapore | Singapore | 10,105 km (6,279 mi) | about 13 h 42 min |
| Benfica to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2,884 km (1,792 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Benfica to Nairobi | Kenya | 2,753 km (1,710 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Benfica to Surabaya | Indonesia | 10,925 km (6,789 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Benfica?
Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, NBJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LAD from Benfica city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Benfica on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.