JMS
Jamestown
United States
12,383 km
7,695 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,383 km
7,695 mi / 6,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
80°
east

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JMS LAD
Airport Name Jamestown Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code JMS LAD
ICAO Code KJMS FNLU
City Jamestown Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,500 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 46.930000, -98.680000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Jamestown (JMS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,383 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 12:22 in Jamestown, it's 19:22 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 1,257 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Jamestown Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Jamestown (JMS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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