CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
11,309 km
7,027 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,309 km
7,027 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CIU LAD
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CIU LAD
ICAO Code KCIU FNLU
City Sault Ste Marie Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 799 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,309 kilometers (7,027 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 06:02 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 12:02 in Luanda. With a 6-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 Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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