LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,959 km
6,188 miles
PLT
Plato
Colombia
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD PLT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Plato Airport
IATA Code LAD PLT
ICAO Code FNLU SKPL
City Luanda Plato
Country Angola Colombia
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bogota
Elevation 243 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 9.800000, -74.780000

Luanda (LAD) to Plato (PLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Colombia. 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 02:25 in Luanda, it's 20:25 in Plato. 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 Plato (PLT) 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 Plato Airport (PLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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