MCO
Orlando
United States
10,114 km
6,285 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
10,114 km
6,285 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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MCO PLF
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code MCO PLF
ICAO Code KMCO FTTP
City Orlando Pala
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 96 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 9.380000, 14.930000

Orlando (MCO) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 10,114 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 United States with Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Orlando, it's 15:07 in Pala. 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 1,436 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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