LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,385 km
8,939 miles
MAE
Madera
United States
Distance
14,385 km
8,939 mi / 7,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

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LAD MAE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Madera Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD MAE
ICAO Code FNLU KMAE
City Luanda Madera
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 255 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 36.990000, -120.110000

Luanda (LAD) to Madera (MAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) in Madera, United States is 14,385 kilometers (8,939 miles / 7,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:45 in Luanda, it's 07:45 in Madera. 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 Madera (MAE) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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