Lisbon, Portugal → Luanda, Angola · ✈ 7h 43min · 🚗 93h 51min
3,118 nautical miles · Time difference: +2h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Lisbon to Luanda is 5,775 km (3,588 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 7h 43min.
The straight-line distance from Lisbon, Portugal to Luanda, Angola is approximately 5,775 kilometers (3,588 miles or 3,118 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Luanda is located southeast of Lisbon. Lisbon is in Europe, in the Lisbon region of Portugal, while Luanda is in Africa, in Luanda, Angola. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 5,775 km | ~7h 43min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Lisbon to Luanda. For 5,775 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Lisbon sits at 38.7223°N, 9.1393°W, while Luanda is located at 8.8390°S, 13.2894°E. The initial compass bearing from Lisbon to Luanda is 151° (SSE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Lisbon heading roughly SSE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 47.56° and the longitude difference is 22.43°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Lisbon and Luanda is approximately 15.2152°N, 3.4106°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 2,888 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Luanda is roughly 2 hours ahead of Lisbon. When it is 09:00 in Lisbon, it is approximately 11:00 in Luanda. A 2-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Lisbon is a major city in Portugal with a population of approximately 544,851. Located in the Lisbon region, it is an important hub in Europe. Despite its smaller size, Lisbon plays an important regional role in Portugal and attracts visitors year-round.
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Luanda is a notable city in Angola with a population of approximately 8,330,000. Situated in the Luanda region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Luanda is one of Angola's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
At 5,775 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 5,775 km, Lisbon to Luanda is one of the world's longer routes, covering 14.4% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 2 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Luanda is approximately 5,775 kilometers (3,588 miles, 3,118 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 7h 43min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 93h 51min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Luanda is approximately +2h ahead compared to Lisbon.
The estimated road distance is approximately 7,508 km, which is about 30% longer than the 5,775 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.