GCK
Garden City
United States
12,706 km
7,895 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,706 km
7,895 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GCK LAD
Airport Name Garden City Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GCK LAD
ICAO Code KGCK FNLU
City Garden City Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,891 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 37.930000, -100.720000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Garden City (GCK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,706 kilometers (7,895 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 04:34 in Garden City, it's 11:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,648 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Garden City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Garden City (GCK) follows a heading of 308° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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