LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,116 km
6,286 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
10,116 km
6,286 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD XMS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code LAD XMS
ICAO Code FNLU SEMC
City Luanda Macas
Country Angola Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Guayaquil
Elevation 243 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Luanda (LAD) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 10,116 kilometers (6,286 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Luanda, it's 17:30 in Macas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,209 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 99° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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