ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
11,563 km
7,185 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,563 km
7,185 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ILS LAD
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ILS LAD
ICAO Code MSSS FNLU
City San Salvador Luanda
Country El Salvador Angola
Timezone America/El_Salvador Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,021 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 -8.860000, 13.230000

San Salvador (ILS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,563 kilometers (7,185 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 El Salvador 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 14:50 in San Salvador, it's 21:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,778 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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