LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,830 km
8,594 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
13,830 km
8,594 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD LUF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code LAD LUF
ICAO Code FNLU KLUF
City Luanda Glendale
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Phoenix
Elevation 243 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.530000, -112.380000

Luanda (LAD) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 13,830 kilometers (8,594 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:24 in Luanda, it's 07:24 in Glendale. 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.

The return flight from Glendale (LUF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 77° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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