BFL
Bakersfield
United States
14,358 km
8,922 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,358 km
8,922 mi / 7,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BFL LAD
Airport Name Meadows Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BFL LAD
ICAO Code KBFL FNLU
City Bakersfield Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 510 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,358 kilometers (8,922 miles / 7,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 05:37 in Bakersfield, it's 14:37 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Bakersfield (BFL) 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 Meadows Field (BFL) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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