LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,601 km
6,587 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
10,601 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
277°
west

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LAD SYP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code LAD SYP
ICAO Code FNLU MPSA
City Luanda Santiago
Country Angola Panama
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Panama
Elevation 243 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 8.090000, -80.950000

Luanda (LAD) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 10,601 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Panama. 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 11:35 in Luanda, it's 05:35 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 (SYP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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