GRI
Grand Island
United States
12,456 km
7,740 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,456 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

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GRI LAD
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GRI LAD
ICAO Code KGRI FNLU
City Grand Island Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,847 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Grand Island (GRI) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,456 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 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 08:03 in Grand Island, it's 15:03 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 1,604 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Grand Island (GRI) 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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