DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
10,904 km
6,775 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,904 km
6,775 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

DRK LAD
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DRK LAD
ICAO Code MRDK FNLU
City Puntarenas Luanda
Country Costa Rica Angola
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Luanda
Elevation 12 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,904 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Costa Rica 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 09:12 in Puntarenas, it's 16:12 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 Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 278° (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 Drake Bay Airport (DRK) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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