DXB to LAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is 5,932 km (3,686 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAD to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Luanda?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is 5,932 km (3,686 mi, 3,203 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to LAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAD is roughly southwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to LAD route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-LAD in IATA codes and OMDB-FNLU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is LAD (FNLU).
| DXB | LAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | FNLU |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Angola |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 243 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #329 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; FNLU starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAD sits 181 ft (55 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to LAD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT | TAAG Angola Airlines | DTA | Dta | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Luanda?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) are 5,932 km (3,686 mi, 3,203 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to LAD?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and LAD takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAD from DXB?
Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) lies roughly southwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to LAD?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-LAD route in the open dataset, including TAAG Angola Airlines, Emirates.
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