ELN
Ellensburg
United States
13,938 km
8,661 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,938 km
8,661 mi / 7,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
61°
east northeast

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ELN LAD
Airport Name Bowers Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ELN LAD
ICAO Code KELN FNLU
City Ellensburg Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,763 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 47.030000, -120.530000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Ellensburg (ELN) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowers Field (ELN) in Ellensburg, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,938 kilometers (8,661 miles / 7,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 13:31 in Ellensburg, it's 22:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,520 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Bowers Field.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Ellensburg (ELN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Bowers Field (ELN) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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