LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,085 km
6,888 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
11,085 km
6,888 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
280°
west

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LAD UPL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code LAD UPL
ICAO Code FNLU MRUP
City Luanda Upala
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 243 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 10.890000, -85.020000

Luanda (LAD) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 11,085 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 18:00 in Luanda, it's 11:00 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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