ARE
Arecibo
United States
9,270 km
5,760 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,270 km
5,760 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARE LAD
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ARE LAD
ICAO Code TJAB FNLU
City Arecibo Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Africa/Luanda
Elevation 21 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Arecibo (ARE) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,270 kilometers (5,760 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Angola. 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 18:07 in Arecibo, it's 23:07 in Luanda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 290° (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 Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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