Luanda to Flying Fish Cove flights
Flying Fish Cove lies 10,095 km (6,273 mi) east of Luanda, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 42 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.
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| Luanda | Flying Fish Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Christmas Island |
| Population | 2.8 million | 500 |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+7 (Indian/Christmas) |
| Nearest large airport | LAD, 2 km out | XCH, 3 km out |
Clocks in Flying Fish Cove are 6 h ahead of Luanda right now, so a 13 h 42 min journey lands 19 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Flying Fish Cove
Crossing from Angola into Christmas Island: money changes from the Kwanza to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes +61.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Flying Fish Cove
Flying Fish Cove is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Christmas Island International Airport (XCH), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Island International Airport (regional) | XCH | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,900 ft | 916 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,095 km (6,273 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Flying Fish Cove from Luanda?
10,095 km (6,273 mi) in a straight line, east of Luanda.
How long does it take to get from Luanda to Flying Fish Cove by air?
About 13 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Luanda and Flying Fish Cove?
Flying Fish Cove is 6 h ahead at the moment (Indian/Christmas against Africa/Luanda).
Which airports are used for Luanda to Flying Fish Cove flights?
Typically Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) to Christmas Island International Airport (XCH).
What currency do I need in Flying Fish Cove?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.