Malanje to Luanda flights
Luanda lies 350 km (217 mi) west of Malanje, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Malanje | Luanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Angola |
| Population | 455,000 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,134 m (3,720 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | MEG, 4 km out | LAD, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Malanje
Malanje is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malanje Airport (MEG), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,283 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Malanje?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, west of Malanje.
How long does it take to get from Malanje to Luanda by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malanje and Luanda?
No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.
Which airports are used for Malanje to Luanda flights?
Typically Malanje Airport (MEG) to Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD); Luanda also has NBJ.
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 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.