LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,866 km
6,752 miles
VRA
Varadero
Cuba
Distance
10,866 km
6,752 mi / 5,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
292°
west northwest

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LAD VRA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA Code LAD VRA
ICAO Code FNLU MUVR
City Luanda Varadero
Country Angola Cuba
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Havana
Elevation 243 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 23.030000, -81.440000

Luanda (LAD) to Varadero (VRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 10,866 kilometers (6,752 miles / 5,867 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 13:57 in Luanda, it's 07:57 in Varadero. 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 Varadero (VRA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 96° (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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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