GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
13,236 km
8,225 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,236 km
8,225 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
77°
east northeast

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GWS LAD
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GWS LAD
ICAO Code KGWS FNLU
City Glenwood Springs Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,916 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,236 kilometers (8,225 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 12:50 in Glenwood Springs, it's 20:50 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 5,673 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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