LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,795 km
6,087 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
9,795 km
6,087 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
292°
west northwest

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LAD SLX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code LAD SLX
ICAO Code FNLU MBSY
City Luanda Salt Cay
Country Angola TC
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 243 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 21.330000, -71.200000

Luanda (LAD) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 9,795 kilometers (6,087 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 TC. 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 07:58 in Luanda, it's 01:58 in Salt Cay. 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 Salt Cay (SLX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 100° (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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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