BDG
Blanding
United States
13,470 km
8,370 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,470 km
8,370 mi / 7,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDG LAD
Airport Name Blanding Municipal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BDG LAD
ICAO Code KBDG FNLU
City Blanding Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,868 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 37.580000, -109.480000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Blanding (BDG) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) in Blanding, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,470 kilometers (8,370 miles / 7,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 07:25 in Blanding, it's 15:25 in Luanda. With a 8-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 5,625 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Blanding Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Blanding (BDG) follows a heading of 309° (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 Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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