IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
10,121 km
6,289 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,121 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
99°
east

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IPI LAD
Airport Name San Luis Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code IPI LAD
ICAO Code SKIP FNLU
City Ipiales Luanda
Country Colombia Angola
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9,765 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Ipiales (IPI) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,121 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Colombia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Ipiales, it's 15:29 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,522 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 271° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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