GON
Groton (New London)
United States
10,267 km
6,379 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,267 km
6,379 mi / 5,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GON LAD
Airport Name Groton-New London Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GON LAD
ICAO Code KGON FNLU
City Groton (New London) Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 9 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 41.330000, -72.050000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Groton (New London) (GON) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,267 kilometers (6,379 miles / 5,544 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 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 12:16 in Groton (New London), it's 18:16 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 Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 311° (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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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