GDT
Cockburn Town
TC
9,791 km
6,084 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,791 km
6,084 mi / 5,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GDT LAD
Airport Name JAGS McCartney International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GDT LAD
ICAO Code MBGT FNLU
City Cockburn Town Luanda
Country TC Angola
Timezone America/Grand_Turk Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 21.440000, -71.140000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Cockburn Town (GDT) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,791 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 TC 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 12:45 in Cockburn Town, it's 18:45 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 Cockburn Town (GDT) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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