Libreville to Luanda flights
Luanda lies 1,108 km (689 mi) south of Libreville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Libreville | Luanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gabon | Angola |
| Population | 846,090 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Libreville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | LBV, 9 km out | LAD, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Luanda
Crossing from Gabon into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Libreville
Libreville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,844 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corisco International Airport (OCS, 59 km).
Arriving in Luanda
Luanda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 2 km (1 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, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | LAD | 2 km (1 mi) | 12,190 ft | 243 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | NBJ | 38 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 550 ft |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Luanda from Libreville?
1,108 km (689 mi) in a straight line, south of Libreville.
How long does it take to get from Libreville to Luanda by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Libreville and Luanda?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Libreville to Luanda flights?
Typically Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) to Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD); Luanda also has NBJ.
What currency do I need in Luanda?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.