DTW
Detroit
United States
11,208 km
6,964 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,208 km
6,964 mi / 6,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

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DTW LAD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DTW LAD
ICAO Code KDTW FNLU
City Detroit Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 645 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Detroit (DTW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,208 kilometers (6,964 miles / 6,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 03:16 in Detroit, it's 09:16 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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