Lubango to Huambo flights
Huambo lies 340 km (211 mi) north-east of Lubango, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Lubango | Huambo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Angola |
| Population | 600,751 | 595,304 |
| Elevation | 1,760 m (5,774 ft) | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | SDD, 9 km out | NOV, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lubango
Lubango is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,335-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Huambo
Huambo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albano Machado Airport (NOV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,727 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albano Machado Airport (regional) | NOV | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,727 ft | 5,587 ft |
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Staying in Huambo
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Huambo. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Huambo from Lubango?
340 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lubango.
How long does it take to get from Lubango to Huambo by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lubango and Huambo?
No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lubango to Huambo flights?
Typically Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV).
Where can I stay in Huambo?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Huambo, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.