BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
10,965 km
6,814 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,965 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Managua
Heading
97°
east

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BEF LAD
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BEF LAD
ICAO Code MNBL FNLU
City Bluefileds Luanda
Country Nicaragua Angola
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Luanda
Elevation 20 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,965 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Nicaragua 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 02:30 in Bluefileds, it's 09:30 in Luanda. With a 7-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 Luanda (LAD) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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