CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
13,511 km
8,395 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,511 km
8,395 mi / 7,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CUL LAD
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CUL LAD
ICAO Code MMCL FNLU
City Culiacan Luanda
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mazatlan Africa/Luanda
Elevation 108 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Culiacan (CUL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,511 kilometers (8,395 miles / 7,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Mexico 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 04:53 in Culiacan, it's 12:53 in Luanda. With a 8-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 Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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