Lobito to Luanda by ferry
Luanda lies 394 km (245 mi) north of Lobito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 394 km (245 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 56 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Lobito | Luanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Angola |
| Population | 393,079 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Port | Port of Lobito | Port of Luanda |
Where to book ferries from Lobito to Luanda
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Staying in Luanda
Our booking partner lists 107 places to stay in Luanda. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37), and 4 are five-star. Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,532 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Luanda
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Common questions
How far is Luanda from Lobito?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, north of Lobito; by road roughly 480 km (298 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lobito to Luanda by ferry?
About 11 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lobito and Luanda?
No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.
Where can I stay in Luanda?
Our booking partner lists 107 places to stay in Luanda, bookable on this site.
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.