LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,195 km
6,335 miles
LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
Distance
10,195 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD LTX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Cotopaxi International Airport
IATA Code LAD LTX
ICAO Code FNLU SELT
City Luanda Latacunga
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 9,205 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -0.910000, -78.620000

Luanda (LAD) to Latacunga (LTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador is 10,195 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Luanda, it's 03:15 in Latacunga. 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 8,962 feet between the two airports. Cotopaxi International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Latacunga (LTX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 99° (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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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