GDV
Glendive
United States
12,831 km
7,973 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,831 km
7,973 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDV LAD
Airport Name Dawson Community Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GDV LAD
ICAO Code KGDV FNLU
City Glendive Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,458 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 47.140000, -104.810000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Glendive (GDV) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dawson Community Airport (GDV) in Glendive, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,831 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 04:45 in Glendive, it's 12:45 in Luanda. With a 8-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 2,215 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Dawson Community Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Glendive (GDV) follows a heading of 318° (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 Dawson Community Airport (GDV) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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