LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,545 km
5,931 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
279°
west

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LAD MRD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code LAD MRD
ICAO Code FNLU SVMD
City Luanda Merida
Country Angola Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Caracas
Elevation 243 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 8.580000, -71.160000

Luanda (LAD) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Venezuela. 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 11:52 in Luanda, it's 06:52 in Merida. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 100° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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