LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,357 km
8,299 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
13,357 km
8,299 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD LRU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code LAD LRU
ICAO Code FNLU KLRU
City Luanda Las Cruces
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 32.290000, -106.920000

Luanda (LAD) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 13,357 kilometers (8,299 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 22:33 in Luanda, it's 14:33 in Las Cruces. With a 8-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 4,214 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 81° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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