JAN
Jackson
United States
11,780 km
7,320 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

JAN LAD
Airport Name Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code JAN LAD
ICAO Code KJAN FNLU
City Jackson Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 346 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 32.310000, -90.080000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Jackson (JAN) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 23:58 in Jackson, it's 06:58 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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