LAD
Luanda
Angola
5,901 km
3,667 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
5,901 km
3,667 mi / 3,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD PNZ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code LAD PNZ
ICAO Code FNLU SBPL
City Luanda Petrolina
Country Angola Brazil
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bahia
Elevation 243 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Luanda (LAD) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 5,901 kilometers (3,667 miles / 3,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Angola with Brazil. 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 06:08 in Luanda, it's 02:08 in Petrolina. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,020 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 94° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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