CUZ
Cusco
Peru
9,261 km
5,754 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,261 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
98°
east

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CUZ LAD
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CUZ LAD
ICAO Code SPZO FNLU
City Cusco Luanda
Country Peru Angola
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Luanda
Elevation 10,860 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Cusco (CUZ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,261 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Peru with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Cusco, it's 10:11 in Luanda. 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 10,617 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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