LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,181 km
6,326 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD NBW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code LAD NBW
ICAO Code FNLU MUGM
City Luanda Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Angola Cuba
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Havana
Elevation 243 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 19.910000, -75.210000

Luanda (LAD) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Cuba. 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 14:42 in Luanda, it's 08:42 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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