CYW
Celaya
Mexico
12,855 km
7,987 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,855 km
7,987 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CYW LAD
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CYW LAD
ICAO Code MMCY FNLU
City Celaya Luanda
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,709 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Celaya (CYW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,855 kilometers (7,987 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 09:07 in Celaya, it's 16:07 in Luanda. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,466 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 289° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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