LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,504 km
7,148 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
11,504 km
7,148 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
310°
northwest

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LAD LAF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code LAD LAF
ICAO Code FNLU KLAF
City Luanda Lafayette
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 40.410000, -86.940000

Luanda (LAD) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 11,504 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Angola with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:10 in Luanda, it's 05:10 in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette (LAF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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