BLB
Panama City
Panama
10,467 km
6,504 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,467 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BLB LAD
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BLB LAD
ICAO Code MPPA FNLU
City Panama City Luanda
Country Panama Angola
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Luanda
Elevation 52 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Panama City (BLB) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,467 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Panama City, it's 17:27 in Luanda. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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