LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,068 km
6,877 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
11,068 km
6,877 mi / 5,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
278°
west

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LAD TMU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code LAD TMU
ICAO Code FNLU MRTR
City Luanda Nicoya
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 243 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 9.740000, -85.010000

Luanda (LAD) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 11,068 kilometers (6,877 miles / 5,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 10:05 in Luanda, it's 03:05 in Nicoya. 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 Nicoya (TMU) 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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