LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,433 km
6,483 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
10,433 km
6,483 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD SNC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code LAD SNC
ICAO Code FNLU SESA
City Luanda Salinas
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Luanda (LAD) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 10,433 kilometers (6,483 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Ecuador. 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 23:05 in Luanda, it's 17:05 in Salinas. 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 Salinas (SNC) 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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