LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,706 km
6,031 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
9,706 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
276°
west

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LAD RON
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code LAD RON
ICAO Code FNLU SKPA
City Luanda Paipa
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 243 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 5.760000, -73.110000

Luanda (LAD) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 9,706 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Colombia. 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 16:23 in Luanda, it's 10:23 in Paipa. 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 7,962 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) 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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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