LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,301 km
6,401 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
10,301 km
6,401 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
266°
west

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LAD MCH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code LAD MCH
ICAO Code FNLU SEMH
City Luanda Machala
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Luanda (LAD) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 10,301 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 05:40 in Luanda, it's 23:40 in Machala. 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.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) 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 General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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