LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,923 km
6,166 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
9,923 km
6,166 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
281°
west northwest

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LAD SMR
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code LAD SMR
ICAO Code FNLU SKSM
City Luanda Santa Marta
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 243 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 11.120000, -74.230000

Luanda (LAD) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 9,923 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 10:38 in Luanda, it's 04:38 in Santa Marta. 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 Santa Marta (SMR) 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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