LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,968 km
6,815 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
10,968 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LAD XQP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code LAD XQP
ICAO Code FNLU MRQP
City Luanda Quepos
Country Angola Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 243 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 9.440000, -84.130000

Luanda (LAD) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 10,968 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 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 10:50 in Luanda, it's 03:50 in Quepos. 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 Quepos (XQP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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