LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,946 km
6,180 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
9,946 km
6,180 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
264°
west

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LAD RIJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code LAD RIJ
ICAO Code FNLU SPJA
City Luanda Rioja
Country Angola Peru
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Lima
Elevation 243 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Luanda (LAD) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 9,946 kilometers (6,180 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Peru. 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 04:21 in Luanda, it's 22:21 in Rioja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,464 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) 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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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