AHC
Herlong
United States
14,247 km
8,852 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,247 km
8,852 mi / 7,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AHC LAD
Airport Name Amedee Army Air Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AHC LAD
ICAO Code KAHC FNLU
City Herlong Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,012 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 40.270000, -120.150000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Herlong (AHC) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) in Herlong, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,247 kilometers (8,852 miles / 7,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 United States with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Herlong, it's 14:30 in Luanda. With a 9-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 3,769 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Amedee Army Air Field.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Herlong (AHC) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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