IAD
Washington
United States
10,687 km
6,641 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,687 km
6,641 mi / 5,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
96°
east

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IAD LAD
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code IAD LAD
ICAO Code KIAD FNLU
City Washington Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 312 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Washington (IAD) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,687 kilometers (6,641 miles / 5,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 00:59 in Washington, it's 06:59 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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 308° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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