LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,858 km
7,989 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
12,858 km
7,989 mi / 6,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SLP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code LAD SLP
ICAO Code FNLU MMSP
City Luanda San Luis Potosi
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Mexico_City
Elevation 243 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 22.250000, -100.930000

Luanda (LAD) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 12,858 kilometers (7,989 miles / 6,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mexico. 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 18:36 in Luanda, it's 11:36 in San Luis Potosi. With a 7-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 5,792 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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