Mbeya to Luanda flights
Luanda lies 2,221 km (1,380 mi) west of Mbeya, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 36 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.
| Mbeya | Luanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Angola |
| Population | 541,603 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | MBI, 19 km out | LAD, 2 km out |
Clocks in Luanda are 2 h behind Mbeya right now, so a 3 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Luanda
Crossing from Tanzania into Angola: money changes from the Shilling to the Kwanza (AOA); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro; 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 Mbeya
Mbeya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Mbeya?
2,221 km (1,380 mi) in a straight line, west of Mbeya.
How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Luanda by air?
About 3 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Luanda?
Luanda is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mbeya to Luanda flights?
Typically Songwe Airport (MBI) 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.