LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,848 km
7,984 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
12,848 km
7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SLW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code LAD SLW
ICAO Code FNLU MMIO
City Luanda Saltillo
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Monterrey
Elevation 243 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 25.550000, -100.930000

Luanda (LAD) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 12,848 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mexico. 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 06:20 in Luanda, it's 23:20 in Saltillo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,535 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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