LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,390 km
7,077 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
11,390 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

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LAD LOU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code LAD LOU
ICAO Code FNLU KLOU
City Luanda Louisville
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 546 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.230000, -85.660000

Luanda (LAD) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 11,390 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 03:26 in Luanda, it's 21:26 in Louisville. 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 Louisville (LOU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 92° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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