LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,706 km
6,652 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
10,706 km
6,652 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
292°
west northwest

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LAD SNU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code LAD SNU
ICAO Code FNLU MUSC
City Luanda Santa Clara
Country Angola Cuba
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Havana
Elevation 243 ft 338 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 22.490000, -79.940000

Luanda (LAD) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 10,706 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Cuba. 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 01:35 in Luanda, it's 19:35 in Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara (SNU) 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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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