ECS
Newcastle
United States
12,882 km
8,005 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,882 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
77°
east northeast

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ECS LAD
Airport Name Mondell Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ECS LAD
ICAO Code KECS FNLU
City Newcastle Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,178 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 43.880000, -104.310000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Newcastle (ECS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mondell Field (ECS) in Newcastle, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,882 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 04:18 in Newcastle, it's 12:18 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 3,935 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Mondell Field.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Newcastle (ECS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Mondell Field (ECS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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