Pointe-Noire to Samba flights
Samba lies 479 km (298 mi) south of Pointe-Noire, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 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.
| Pointe-Noire | Samba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 1 million | 364,986 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | PNR, 5 km out | LAD, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Samba
Crossing from Republic of the Congo into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); 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 Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 98 km).
Arriving in Samba
Samba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 5 km (3 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 | 5 km (3 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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Common questions
How far is Samba from Pointe-Noire?
479 km (298 mi) in a straight line, south of Pointe-Noire.
How long does it take to get from Pointe-Noire to Samba by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pointe-Noire and Samba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pointe-Noire to Samba flights?
Typically Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR) to Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD); Samba also has NBJ.
What currency do I need in Samba?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.