LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,855 km
6,745 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
10,855 km
6,745 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD LIO
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code LAD LIO
ICAO Code FNLU MRLM
City Luanda Puerto Limon
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 243 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 9.960000, -83.020000

Luanda (LAD) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 10,855 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Luanda, it's 20:51 in Puerto Limon. 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 Puerto Limon (LIO) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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