LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,543 km
7,794 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
12,543 km
7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD TAM
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code LAD TAM
ICAO Code FNLU MMTM
City Luanda Tampico
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Mexico_City
Elevation 243 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 22.300000, -97.870000

Luanda (LAD) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 12,543 kilometers (7,794 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 07:49 in Luanda, it's 00:49 in Tampico. 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 Tampico (TAM) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 90° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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