LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,300 km
6,400 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
10,300 km
6,400 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD PLP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code LAD PLP
ICAO Code FNLU MPLP
City Luanda La Palma
Country Angola Panama
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Panama
Elevation 243 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 8.410000, -78.140000

Luanda (LAD) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 10,300 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Panama. 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 00:03 in Luanda, it's 18:03 in La Palma. 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 La Palma (PLP) 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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