LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,953 km
6,806 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD PUZ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code LAD PUZ
ICAO Code FNLU MNPC
City Luanda Puerto Cabezas
Country Angola Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Managua
Elevation 243 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 14.050000, -83.390000

Luanda (LAD) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 07:58 in Luanda, it's 00:58 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.