LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,248 km
5,746 miles
PSE
Ponce
United States
Distance
9,248 km
5,746 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD PSE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mercedita Airport
IATA Code LAD PSE
ICAO Code FNLU TJPS
City Luanda Ponce
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 243 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 18.010000, -66.560000

Luanda (LAD) to Ponce (PSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mercedita Airport (PSE) in Ponce, United States is 9,248 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Luanda, it's 11:16 in Ponce. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ponce (PSE) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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