LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,125 km
6,291 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
10,125 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD TUA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code LAD TUA
ICAO Code FNLU SETU
City Luanda Tulcan
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 0.810000, -77.710000

Luanda (LAD) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 10,125 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 17:01 in Luanda, it's 11:01 in Tulcan. 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 9,406 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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