LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,123 km
6,290 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
10,123 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD PTZ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code LAD PTZ
ICAO Code FNLU SESM
City Luanda Shell Mera
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Luanda (LAD) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Luanda, it's 21:49 in Shell Mera. 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 3,222 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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