LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,099 km
5,654 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
9,099 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
228°
southwest

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LAD WCA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code LAD WCA
ICAO Code FNLU SCST
City Luanda Castro
Country Angola Chile
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Santiago
Elevation 243 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Luanda (LAD) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 9,099 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Chile. 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 13:51 in Luanda, it's 09:51 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 95° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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