LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,355 km
8,920 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,355 km
8,920 mi / 7,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

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LAD LAX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code LAD LAX
ICAO Code FNLU KLAX
City Luanda Los Angeles
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.940000, -118.410000

Luanda (LAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,355 kilometers (8,920 miles / 7,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 06:57 in Luanda, it's 21:57 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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