LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,247 km
6,367 miles
SCU
Santiago
Cuba
Distance
10,247 km
6,367 mi / 5,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
290°
west northwest

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LAD SCU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Antonio Maceo International Airport
IATA Code LAD SCU
ICAO Code FNLU MUCU
City Luanda Santiago
Country Angola Cuba
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Havana
Elevation 243 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 19.970000, -75.840000

Luanda (LAD) to Santiago (SCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago, Cuba is 10,247 kilometers (6,367 miles / 5,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Cuba. 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 17:08 in Luanda, it's 11:08 in Santiago. 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.

The return flight from Santiago (SCU) 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 Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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