FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
10,765 km
6,689 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,765 km
6,689 mi / 5,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
96°
east

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FBG LAD
Airport Name Simmons Army Air Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FBG LAD
ICAO Code KFBG FNLU
City Fort Liberty Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 244 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 35.100000, -78.900000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Fort Liberty (FBG) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,765 kilometers (6,689 miles / 5,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 15:59 in Fort Liberty, it's 21:59 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 Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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