CTW
Cottonwood
United States
13,769 km
8,555 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,769 km
8,555 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CTW LAD
Airport Name Cottonwood Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CTW LAD
ICAO Code KP52 FNLU
City Cottonwood Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,560 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 34.730000, -112.040000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Cottonwood (CTW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottonwood Airport (CTW) in Cottonwood, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,769 kilometers (8,555 miles / 7,434 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 20:05 in Cottonwood, it's 04:05 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 3,317 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Cottonwood Airport.

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

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