The flight distance from Ely/Yelland Field (ELY) in Ely, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,864 kilometers (8,615 miles / 7,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 07:26 in Ely, it's 16:26 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 6,017 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Ely/Yelland Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Ely (ELY) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ely/Yelland Field (ELY) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.