London, United Kingdom → Luanda, Angola · ✈ 9h 2min · 🚗 111h 2min
3,690 nautical miles · Time difference: +1h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from London to Luanda is 6,833 km (4,246 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 9h 2min.
The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Luanda, Angola is approximately 6,833 kilometers (4,246 miles or 3,690 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 London. London is in Europe, in the England region of United Kingdom, while Luanda is in Africa, in Luanda, Angola. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 6,833 km | ~9h 2min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from London to Luanda. For 6,833 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
London sits at 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W, while Luanda is located at 8.8390°S, 13.2894°E. The initial compass bearing from London to Luanda is 165° (SSE), so a great-circle flight path leaves London 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 60.35° and the longitude difference is 13.42°. 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 London and Luanda is approximately 21.4610°N, 8.1108°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 3,417 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 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 09:00 in London, it is approximately 10:00 in Luanda. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
London is a major city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Located in the England region, it is an important hub in Europe. As one of the largest cities in United Kingdom, London is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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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 6,833 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 6,833 km, London to Luanda is one of the world's longer routes, covering 17.1% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, London and Luanda have a population of over 17,312,000 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 1 timezone.
The straight-line distance from London to Luanda is approximately 6,833 kilometers (4,246 miles, 3,690 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 9h 2min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 111h 2min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Luanda is approximately +1h ahead compared to London.
The estimated road distance is approximately 8,883 km, which is about 30% longer than the 6,833 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.