LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,119 km
6,909 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
11,119 km
6,909 mi / 6,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
279°
west

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LAD PLD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code LAD PLD
ICAO Code FNLU MRSR
City Luanda Playa Samara
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 10.250000, -85.420000

Luanda (LAD) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 11,119 kilometers (6,909 miles / 6,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Costa Rica. 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 04:01 in Luanda, it's 21:01 in Playa Samara. With a 7-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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 97° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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