CWS
Center Island
United States
14,003 km
8,701 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,003 km
8,701 mi / 7,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CWS LAD
Airport Name Center Island Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CWS LAD
ICAO Code 78WA FNLU
City Center Island Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 115 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 48.490000, -122.830000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Center Island (CWS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,003 kilometers (8,701 miles / 7,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 12:28 in Center Island, it's 21:28 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 Center Island (CWS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Center Island Airport (CWS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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