FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
11,037 km
6,858 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,037 km
6,858 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

FON LAD
Airport Name Arenal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FON LAD
ICAO Code MRAN FNLU
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Luanda
Country Costa Rica Angola
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Luanda
Elevation 342 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 -8.860000, 13.230000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,037 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,960 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 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 05:13 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 12:13 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 La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 279° (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 Arenal Airport (FON) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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