LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,652 km
5,998 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
9,652 km
5,998 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD TAU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code LAD TAU
ICAO Code FNLU SKTA
City Luanda Tauramena
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 243 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 5.010000, -72.740000

Luanda (LAD) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 9,652 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 00:33 in Luanda, it's 18:33 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,219 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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