CAO
Clayton
United States
12,943 km
8,043 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,943 km
8,043 mi / 6,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
81°
east

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CAO LAD
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CAO LAD
ICAO Code KCAO FNLU
City Clayton Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,970 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Clayton (CAO) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,943 kilometers (8,043 miles / 6,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 04:20 in Clayton, it's 12:20 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 4,727 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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