GGW
Glasgow
United States
12,928 km
8,033 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,928 km
8,033 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GGW LAD
Airport Name Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GGW LAD
ICAO Code KGGW FNLU
City Glasgow Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,296 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 48.210000, -106.610000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Glasgow (GGW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,928 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 10:32 in Glasgow, it's 18:32 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 2,053 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Glasgow (GGW) follows a heading of 320° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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