LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,805 km
6,093 miles
VUP
Valledupar
Colombia
Distance
9,805 km
6,093 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
281°
west

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LAD VUP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport
IATA Code LAD VUP
ICAO Code FNLU SKVP
City Luanda Valledupar
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 243 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 10.440000, -73.250000

Luanda (LAD) to Valledupar (VUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) in Valledupar, Colombia is 9,805 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west 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 17:42 in Luanda, it's 11:42 in Valledupar. 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 Valledupar (VUP) 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 Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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