LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,122 km
5,668 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
61°
east northeast

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LAD PBH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code LAD PBH
ICAO Code FNLU VQPR
City Luanda Paro
Country Angola Bhutan
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 243 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 27.400000, 89.420000

Luanda (LAD) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Luanda, it's 13:36 in Paro. 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 7,089 feet between the two airports. Paro 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 Paro (PBH) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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