FCM
Minneapolis
United States
12,018 km
7,468 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,018 km
7,468 mi / 6,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

FCM LAD
Airport Name Flying Cloud Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FCM LAD
ICAO Code KFCM FNLU
City Minneapolis Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 906 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 44.800000, -93.500000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Minneapolis (FCM) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 14:41 in Minneapolis, it's 21:41 in Luanda. With a 7-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 Minneapolis (FCM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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